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Freshfield, Douglas W.
Estimate
400 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Travels in the central Caucasus and Bashan, including visits to Ararat and Tabreez and ascents of Kazbek and Elbruz. London: Longman, Green, and Co., 1869
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (203 x 125mm.), half-title, 3 folding maps, 5 plates (one coloured), illustrations, contemporary half calf, spine gilt
Provenance
Tindal Arthur Pearson, 1873, Tiflis, inscription
Condition
a good copy
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"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 author's first book, in which he describes his exploration of the central Caucasus, making the first ascents of Kazbek (16,546 ft), Elbrus (18,470 ft) and several other peaks, as well as recording large glaciers in the regions between them.