Lot 1169
  • 1169

Smith, Thomas

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Narrative of a five years' residence at Nepaul. London: Colburn and Co., 1852
  • PAPER
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (200 x 120mm.), (vol.1) viii, 294pp., 16pp. adverts dated January 1853; (vol.2) iv, 296pp., 16pp. adverts, original purple cloth, covers stamped with central elephant motif gilt, slipcase, spines a bit faded

Provenance

Peter Hopkirk, book label, sale in these rooms, 13 October 1998, lot 361

Literature

Yakushi (1994) S619

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."