Scott, J. George

FIRST EDITION, ONE OF 150 COPIES, folio (320 x 210mm.), 32, xx, ii, 4, 8pp., large folding map (loose), original printed pink title wrappers (marked “Confidential”)

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."

Scott was an administrator in Burma; at the time he wrote this, he was Superintendent for the northern Shan States. “He had an iron physique, great energy, and a quick temper, but he also had a warm heart, and was a good commander who seldom failed to win people over. His diaries reveal him as a lively and humorous observer of the Burma scene, to whom marches of 25 miles, settling local disputes, writing innumerable official reports, and battling with malaria were all routine events” (ODNB).