Lot 1359
  • 1359

Williams, Eliot Crawshay

Estimate
200 - 250 GBP
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Description

  • Across Persia. London: Edward Arnold, 1907
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (225 x 142mm.), xii, 348pp., folding map, 24 photographic illustrations on 16 plates, original green ribbed cloth, slipcase

Literature

Ghani p.399

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."

Catalogue Note

“An ex-officer returning overland from Indian in 1903 travels up the Persian Gulf with Lord Curzon and Major and Mrs Percy Cox… A well-written travel account” (Ghani).