- 1218
Stern, Henry A.
Estimate
400 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Wanderings among the Falashas in Abyssinia; together with a description of the country and its various inhabitants. London: Wertheim, Macintosh, and Hunt, 1862
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 138mm.), viii, copyright slip, 322pp., folding lithographed map, 8 tinted wood-engraved plates, original blue pebble-grained cloth, dark brown endpapers, bevelled edges, slipcase, spine slightly faded
[with, loosely inserted:] two autograph letters signed, by Stern, to different correspondents, discussing mutual friends and with thanks for a gift to the "Wanderers' Home", which is "continuing to enjoy God's blessing", 3 pages, 8vo, London, 16 and 18 March, [no year]
[with, loosely inserted:] two autograph letters signed, by Stern, to different correspondents, discussing mutual friends and with thanks for a gift to the "Wanderers' Home", which is "continuing to enjoy God's blessing", 3 pages, 8vo, London, 16 and 18 March, [no year]
Literature
Hilmy II, p.260
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
Some of the comments made about the Abyssinian king’s mother in this book had grave repercussions during Stern’s later captivity (see lot 1216), when he was singled out for especially harsh treatment.