- 110
Coxon, Herbert
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Oriental Carpets. How they are made and conveyed to Europe, with a narrative of a journey to the East in search of them. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1884
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (214 x 133mm.), 11 plates (10 tinted, one coloured), folding map, 4pp. advertisements at end, original blue pictorial cloth gilt, scattered spotting front endpaper becoming detached, a few tears, slightly rubbed
Provenance
W.H. Smith and Son, London, blindstamp
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
Coxon's journey across the Caucasus takes him from Batoum, on the Black Sea, to Baku, on the Caspian Sea, via Tiflis.