- 796
Lumsden, Thomas
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A Journey from Merut in India, to London, through Arabia, Persia, Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Austria, Switzerland, and France. London: Black, Kingsbury [&c.], 1822
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (223 x 138mm.), viii, 272, 12pp., half-title, folding hand-coloured engraved map, engraved plate (p.145), original light grey-green paper boards, uncut, printed label, slipcase, plate somewhat spotted
Provenance
Burgie [House] 1822, manuscript note on title (sale in these rooms, 25 February, 1969, lot 207)
Literature
Wilson p.131; not in Atabey, Ghani or Weber
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The route was by way of Bombay to Muscat, the Persian Gulf, Bushire, Isfahan, Tabriz, Tiflis, Rostov, Odessa and Cracow.