Lot 122
  • 122

Dodd, John

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Journal of a Blockaded Resident in North Formosa, during the Franco-Chinese War, 1884–5. Hong Kong: “Printed for Private Circulation”, Daily Press Office, 1888
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), contemporary blind-stamped dark green cloth by the Daily Press with their ticket, spine lettered in gilt, grey endpapers, partly unopened, slipcase

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."

Catalogue Note

RARE. Dodd was a British tea merchant who was caught up in the French blockade of Taiwan.