- 95
[Fraser, James Baillie]
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Kuzzilbash. A Tale of Khorasan. London: Henry Colburn, 1828, 3 vol., half-titles in vol.1 and 2, 2pp. adverts in vol.3, [Wilson p.75], lacks half-title in vol.3
- paper
The Persian Adventurer: being a sequel of "The Kuzzilbash". London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1830, 3 vol., lacks half-title in vol.1
FIRST EDITIONS, together 6 volumes, 12mo (187 x 115mm.), near uniform contemporary half calf, spines gilt, slightly spotted, slightly rubbed, short tear in one spine (without loss)
FIRST EDITIONS, together 6 volumes, 12mo (187 x 115mm.), near uniform contemporary half calf, spines gilt, slightly spotted, slightly rubbed, short tear in one spine (without loss)
Provenance
John Drummond, bookplates
Literature
Ghani p.479; Sadleir, XIX Century Fiction, 904 & 905
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."
Catalogue Note
Fraser was a seasoned traveller in the east and prolific author. This work is a history of Nader Shah, allegedly based on the memoirs of a man in the Shah's service, translated, revised and annotated by Fraser.