- 1061
Rich, Claudius James
Estimate
800 - 1,400 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of a residence in Koordistan, and on the site of ancient Nineveh; with journal of a voyage down the Tigris to Bagdad and an account of a visit to Shirauz and Persepolis. London: James Duncan, 1836
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (225 x 140mm.), (vol.1) xxxiv, 398pp., [2pp. colophon], 8pp. adverts dated March 1837; (vol.2) viii, 410pp., [2pp. colophon], 2 folding engraved maps, one folding lithographed plan, 10 lithographed plates by Hullmandel after Walton, 3 double-page, original dark green cloth, yellow endpapers, printed paper labels, slipcase
Literature
Atabey 1040; Wilson p.189
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
Rich was a talented linguist who travelled widely in Asia Minor. Posted to Egypt during the early part of his career, he travelled from there, in Mamaluk disguise, to Syria, Palestine, Damascus, Baghdad and Basra. In 1810 he was appointed East India Company's resident in Baghdad. Of the numerous books and papers published by Rich, Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan is probably the most important. Based on a tour undertaken in 1820, it provides a detailed geographical and archaeological account of the region.
Rich’s valuable collection of Oriental manuscripts and antiquities are now held in the British Museum.