- 116
Davidson, John
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Notes taken during Travels in Africa… printed for private circulation only. London: J.L. Cox and Sons, 1839
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (275 x 220mm.), half-title, AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED from the author loosely inserted (see note), lithographed frontispiece, contemporary cloth, yellow endpapers, frontispiece and title a bit foxed, binding rebacked retaining original spine
Condition
frontispiece and title a bit foxed, binding rebacked retaining original spine, corners bumped
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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
A rare, privately printed journal from Davidson’s attempt to cross the Western Sahara from Tangier to Timbuktu, which culminated in his murder in November 1836.
The undated letter from Davidson, one page, was probably written on his first trip to Egypt in 1829–1830; the addressee is “Bonomi”, probably Joseph Bonomi, Egyptological illustrator. Davidson asks him to relay a message to a third party about a letter and a package.