- 1305
Vigne, Godfrey Thomas
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Travels in Kashmir, Ladak, Iskardo, the countries adjoining the mountain-course of the Indus, and the Himalaya, north of the Panjab. London: Henry Colburn, 1842
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (222 x 140mm.), (vol.1) xlviii, 406pp.; (vol.2) x, 464pp., 16+[8]pp. adverts, 2 engraved maps (one large folding in upper cover pocket of volume 1), 11 lithographed plates, original blindstamped green ribbed cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, folding map with a few minor tears and light offsetting, some spotting and staining to plates, spines slightly faded
Provenance
Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough (1790-1871), Governor-General of India 1842-44, signature, armorial bookplate, and his library stamp on the endpaper
Literature
Yakushi (1994) V90
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
Vigne spent the years 1832-39 exploring Kashmir, Ladakh, Afghanistan - where he had several meetings with the emir, Dost Mohammed - and other parts of Central Asia.