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Livingstone, David
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa. London: John Murray, 1857
- paper
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, 8vo (214 x 132mm.), 25 plates (comprising one engraved, 3 lithographed by Day and Son after T. Picken, and 21 wood-engraved), 2 engraved maps (one in pocket at end), illustrations, contemporary half calf, binding worn, covers detached
Literature
Clendennen, David Livingston, a catalogue of documents, p.265; Czech (Africa) p.97; Mendelssohn (1979) III, p.136
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
PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "To Dr James Risdon Bennett with the kindest salutations of his affectionate friend David Livingstone 26 Octr 1857 London".
James Risdon Bennett taught Livingstone medicine at Charing Cross Hospital, was a Fellow of the Royal Society and became President of the Royal College of Physicians of England in 1876.
This is a very early presentation copy, before the publication date of 10 November 1857. Clendennen (David Livingston, a catalogue of documents) records no earlier presentation inscription, but notes a number of others on the same day, 26th October, including one to Sir Richard Owen. The following day the directors of the London Missionary Society learnt that Livingstone had left the Society.