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Stein, Aurel
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Stein, Aurel
- Sand-buried ruins of Khotan. Personal Narrative of a Journey of archaeological & geographical exploration in Chinese Turkestan. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1903
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (222 x 139mm.), xliv, 524pp., photogravure frontispiece, 134 photographic illustrations in the text, folding coloured map, original pictorial russet cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated dust-jacket, slipcase, spotting to endpapers, map and fore-edge
Provenance
Dr S.W. Bushell C.M.G., printed label with manuscript name and address; Peter Hopkirk, book label, sale in these rooms 13-14 October 1998, lot 371
Literature
Yakushi (1994) S713a
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
An account of Stein's first major expedition in Chinese Turkestan in 1900-1901.