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Hall, William Hutcheon, and W.D. Bernard
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- The Nemesis in China, comprising a history of the late war in that country; with an account of the colony of Hong Kong… Fourth edition, with a new introduction. London: Henry Colburn, 1848
- PAPER
PRESENTATION COPY FROM HALL TO TSAR NICHOLAS I, 8vo (190 x 118mm.), 4 folding maps, 3 lithographed plates, contemporary green morocco with arms gilt of Tsar Nicholas I, spine gilt in 6 compartments, gilt turn-ins, moire silk endpapers
Provenance
Tsar Nicholas I (1796-1855), arms to sides
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 1758; Western Travellers in China 68
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
“The best account of the Opium War (1839–1842)” (Western Travellers in China).
As attested by a contemporary manuscript account on the fly leaf, this copy was presented by Hall to Tsar Nicholas via their mutual acquaintance Hedwige Lubomirska, a Polish princess. At the outbreak of the Crimean war, the Tsar returned the book to Hall via Princess Lubormirska.