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[Fellowes, Robert]
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- The History of Ceylon, from the earliest period to the year MDCCCXV... by Philalethes... to which is subjoined, Robert Knox's historical relation of the island, with an account of his captivity during a period of near twenty years. London: for Joseph Mawman by J.F. Dove, 1817
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FIRST EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, 4to (270 x 210mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece, 15 plates, engraved folding map, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with folding pen and ink and watercolour manuscript map, both maps backed on fine linen, scattered pen notes, light spotting, a few marginal notes trimmed, rebacked retaining most of original spine, binding a little discoloured
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
The plates are copies of those found in the first edition of Knox's Ceylon, (1681).