- 1384
Workman, Fanny Bullock, and William Hunter Workman
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Peaks and glaciers of Nun Kun. A record of pioneer-exploration and mountaineering in the Punjab Himalaya. London: Archibald Constable, 1909
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (235 x 155mm.), xvi, 204pp., [2pp. adverts], folding coloured map, 92 plates, 89 photographic, 3 coloured reproductions of sketches, original dark green pictorial cloth, top edge gilt
Provenance
MacRobert Trust, bookplate
Literature
Yakushi (1994) W320
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
During this expedition Fanny Workman claimed the women’s altitude record for her ascent of Pinnacle Peak (6,181m) in the Nun Kun massif.