- 1237
Sulivan, George Lydiard
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Dhow chasing in Zanzibar waters and the eastern coast of Africa. Narrative of five years' experiences in the suppression of the slave trade. London: Sampson Low [&c.], 1873
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 135mm.), x, [2], 454pp., [2 blank], 32pp., adverts, folding coloured map, 12 wood-engraved plates, original pictorial brown pebble-grained cloth, dark green endpapers, bevelled edges, slipcase
Condition
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"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 attempts to enforce the British anti-slave trade laws on east African waters. Sulivan also gives details of the lives of some of the many slaves he rescued.