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Middle East
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 5 works, 4to, comprising:
- paper
Buckingham, J.S. Travels among the Arab tribes inhabiting the countries east of Syria and Palestine. London: Longman, 1825, FIRST EDITION, illustrations, calf-backed cloth, [Blackmer 232], lacking map
Griffiths, J. Travels in Europe, Asia Minor, and Arabia. London: Cadell, 1805, FIRST EDITION, engraved portrait, folding map and 4 plates, contemporary half russia, [Atabey 530; Blackmer 755], one plate with tears and soiling (without loss), map rather browned and offset, lacking half-title, binding worn and crudely rebacked
Parsons, A. Travels in Asia and Africa, including a journey from Scanderoon to Aleppo, and over the desert to Bagdad and Bussora... London: Longman, 1808, second edition (first 4to edition), 2 aquatint plates, contemporary calf, [Atabey 927], binding worn, one cover detached, the other lacking
Browne, W.G. Travels in Africa, Egypt, and Syria. London: Cadell, 1799, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 2 folding engraved maps and 2 plates, contemporary tree calf, [Blackmer 219], title browned and detached, spine worn
Chandler, R. Travels in Asia Minor... second edition. London: Dodsley, 1776, folding engraved map, errata leaf at end, contemporary calf, map spotted, spine worn
together 5 volumes; the lot sold not subject to return
Griffiths, J. Travels in Europe, Asia Minor, and Arabia. London: Cadell, 1805, FIRST EDITION, engraved portrait, folding map and 4 plates, contemporary half russia, [Atabey 530; Blackmer 755], one plate with tears and soiling (without loss), map rather browned and offset, lacking half-title, binding worn and crudely rebacked
Parsons, A. Travels in Asia and Africa, including a journey from Scanderoon to Aleppo, and over the desert to Bagdad and Bussora... London: Longman, 1808, second edition (first 4to edition), 2 aquatint plates, contemporary calf, [Atabey 927], binding worn, one cover detached, the other lacking
Browne, W.G. Travels in Africa, Egypt, and Syria. London: Cadell, 1799, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 2 folding engraved maps and 2 plates, contemporary tree calf, [Blackmer 219], title browned and detached, spine worn
Chandler, R. Travels in Asia Minor... second edition. London: Dodsley, 1776, folding engraved map, errata leaf at end, contemporary calf, map spotted, spine worn
together 5 volumes; the lot sold not subject to return
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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."