Lot 1110
  • 1110

Sard, John

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Journal of tour through France, the Mediterranean, up the Nile, and back to England by way of Turkey... etc. Leamington: Richard Russell, Albion Office, 1852
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (214 x 119mm.), [6], 9-144pp., half calf over old marbled boards, spine gilt, red label, red edges, some spotting

Provenance

Presentation inscription from a member of the Sard family

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."

Catalogue Note

POSSIBLY UNIQUE: we can find no record of or reference to this title. On the final leg of his travels the author drowned just miles from home when the Duchess of Kent sank on 1 July 1852. His journal, however, was recovered and given to his family.