Windus, John

FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 130mm.), [32], 252, [10]pp., title within double-ruled border, 6 folding engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf, gilt spine, marbled endpapers

Lord Findlater, Cullen House, subscriber

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."

A SUBSCRIBER’S COPY, WITH WIDE MARGINS. “Windus's book contained much interesting detail of the life and landscape of north Africa, and the customs of the area were described largely without the moralizing commentary often found in other contemporary works. Windus himself stated proudly in the preface that he included nothing which did not come from reliable sources or from his own observations” (ODNB).