Terry, Edward

FIRST EDITION, small 8vo (140 x 87mm.), [26 (first leaf blank except for letter "A")], 548pp., engraved portrait frontispiece, folded at edges, folding engraved map, 3 engraved plates, 2 folded at edges, citron morocco gilt in Grolier style by J. Mackenzie, flat spine gilt, vellum endpapers and doublures with gilt turn-ins, gilt edges, map repaired and laid down by the binder

Philip Augustus Hanrott, sale, Evans, 15 March 1834, lot 381, £2 8s, to Clarke; William Beckford, MS note on fly-leaf (“Rare. Very fine copy.”), sale in these rooms, 2 July 1883 (and following 11 days), lot 2501, £6 7s, to J. Webster M.P.

Wing T782

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."

Terry was sent to India as chaplain to Sir Thomas Roe, ambassador to the Moghul's court. He joined Roe at Mandoa in 1617 and travelled with him thence to Ahmedabad, where he remained until 1618 before returning with Roe to England. The present volume gives an account of Terry's wide-ranging experiences on his travels, together with commentary on the places visited, and the customs of the people he encountered. THE BECKFORD COPY.