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Eastwick, Edward Backhouse
Estimate
800 - 1,400 GBP
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Description
- Journal of a Diplomate's Three Years' Residence in Persia. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1864
- FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (198 x 122mm.), half-title in volume 1, folding table in volume 2, advertisement leaf at end of volume 1, original blindstamped brown cloth gilt, pale yellow endpapers, bindings a bit rubbed, library labels removed from spines
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FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (198 x 122mm.), half-title in volume 1, folding table in volume 2, advertisement leaf at end of volume 1, original blindstamped brown cloth gilt, pale yellow endpapers, slightly rubbed, labels removed from spines
Provenance
Cork Mutual Improvement Association Library, bookplate
Literature
Ghani p.111; Wilson p.65
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."
"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
"One of the best 19th century books on Persia by one of the most knowledgeable British diplomats who served there" (Ghani).