Crawfurd, John

Second edition, 2 volumes, 8vo (215 x 135mm.), folding engraved map, folding engraved plan, 6 aquatint plates (4 folding, including frontispiece to vol. 1), engraved frontispiece to vol. 2, vignettes, contemporary polished calf gilt, raised bands, apparently lacking half-titles, scattered spotting, map repaired, slight wear to extremities

Thomas Hardie Turnbull, bookplates signed D.G.E. Hall; William Lang, bookseller's label

cf. Abbey, Travel 405 (another edition)

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."

The rare description of the Kingdom of Burma by the British Envoy Crawfurd was first published in 4to in 1829 in one volume.