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Porter, Robert Ker
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Travels in Georgia, Persia, Armenia, ancient Babylonia, &c. London: Longman, Hurst [&c.], 1821-1822
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to (274 x 212mm.), half-title in volume 2 (not called for in vol.1), 2 folding engraved maps, 90 engraved or aquatint plates (5 coloured), contemporary calf, spotted, binding worn (spines crudely repaired with sellotape)
Literature
Abbey, Travel 359; Atabey 976; Ghani p.304; Weber I, 104; Wilson p.177; not in Blackmer
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
An important work describing travels through Russia and the Caucasus to Persia, and returning by way of Asia Minor to Constantinople, Thrace, the Balkans and Bucharest.