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Buckingham, James Silk
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Travels in Mesopotamia, including a journey from Aleppo to Bagdad... with researches on the ruins of Nineveh, Babylon, and other ancient cities. London: Henry Colburn, 1827
- paper
FIRST OCTAVO EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (223 x 135mm.), folding engraved map, 2 folding lithographed plates and 27 wood-engraved plates, advert leaf at end of volume 2, modern half calf, uncut
Provenance
Newhailes, [Musselburgh, Scotland], inscription on title
Literature
Atabey 163; Blackmer 233 (quarto edition of the same year)
Condition
In good condition
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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 quarto edition was also published in the same year, 1827.