- 1211
Stein, Aurel
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Stein, Aurel
- On ancient Central-Asian Tracks. Brief narrative of three expeditions in innermost Asia and North-Western China. London: Macmillan and Co., 1933
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FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author, 8vo (235 x 165mm.), xxiv, 342pp. [ii pp. adverts], folding coloured map, 145 photographic illustrations on 87 plates (18 in colour, 4 large panoramas), and 2 reproductions of sketches on one plate, original russet cloth, top edge gilt, photographically illustrated dust-jacket, scattered light spotting, minor wear and restoration to dust-jacket, dust-jacket price-clipped
Literature
Yakushi (1994) S723a
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."