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Cartwright, John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- The Preachers Travels. Wherein is set downe a true journall to the confines of the East Indies, through the great countreyes of Syria, Mesopotamia, Armenia, Media, Hircania and Parthia. With the authors returne by the way of Persia, Susiana, Assiria, Chaldaea and Arabia. Containing a full survew (sic) of the Kingdom of Persia: and in what termes the Persian stands with the Great Turke at this day... With the description of a Port in the Persian gulf, commodious for our East Indian Merchants. London: for Thomas Thorppe, and sold by Walter Burre, 1611
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FIRST EDITION, small 4to (173 x 127mm.), title within typographic border, modern red morocco-backed red cloth boards, flat spine lettered in gilt, title slightly soiled and with a few pen trials, without blank A4 (as usual), O3 and O4 burnt at outer margin with loss of some words, other minor stains
Literature
Ghani p.68; Röhricht 927; Schwab 84; STC 4705; Wilson p.37; not in Atabey
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
A RARE AND IMPORTANT ACCOUNT OF TRAVELS IN THE NEAR AND MIDDLE EAST, including those of Sir Anthony Sherley and his brother Robert in Persia. "In 1600 [Cartwright] accompanied John Mildenhall in his journey from Aleppo to Kashan in Persia. After separating from Mildenhall, Cartwright proceeded to Esfahan and continued to travel widely in the Middle East. The account of his journeys is one of the most valuable of the period" (Howgego).