- 1192
[Spilman, James]
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- A journey through Russia into Persia; by two English Gentlemen. London: R. Dodsley, 1742
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (187 x 110mm.), [4], 60pp., contemporary speckled calf, red label, rebacked
Provenance
Sir Jacob Astley, 3rd Baronet, bookplate (cut down)
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
James Spilman became the senior English merchant at St Petersburg in 1712, and was later appointed to the Russia Company’s court of assistants. “In 1742 he published A Journey through Russia into Persia, containing an account by John Elton and Mungo Graeme (or Graham) of their exploring in 1739 the prospects for British trans-Caspian trade from Astrakhan to Persia” (ODNB).