- 153
Gibbons, Alfred St. Hill
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Africa from South to North through Marotseland. London: John Lane, Bodley Head, 1904
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), half-titles, 2 folding coloured linen-backed maps in rear pockets, folding map of Middle Zambezi loosely inserted, 61 plates, original pictorial blue-green cloth, top edges gilt, a few leaves and plates detached or becoming detached, rear hinge in vol.1 cracked, bindings lightly rubbed
Provenance
Humphrey Winterton, book labels; Signet Library, ink inscriptions and bookplates; Leeds Public Library, blindstamps
Literature
Czech (Africa) p.62; Mendelssohn (1979) II, p.343
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
"Gibbons set out to discover the main source of the Zambesi and define and map the regions. These two volumes provide excellent information on the terrain and rivers, as well as the peoples inhabiting the area" (Czech).