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Cox, Captain Hiram
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Journal of a Residence in the Burmhan Empire, and more particularly at the Court of Amarapoorah. London: John Warren and G. and W.B. Whittaker, 1821
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (213 x 130mm.), half-title, folding frontispiece and 4 plates, all hand-coloured aquatints, contemporary full brown calf, minor offsetting, loss of paper to Z3 (affecting some letters), binding rubbed
Literature
Abbey, Travel 402
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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
After the return of the mission to Burma under Captain Symes, the East India Company, by request of the government of Burma, agreed to send a Resident to Rangoon in 1796. Captain Hiram Cox was the official selected.