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Gordon, Charles Alexander
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Our Trip to Burmah. London: Baillière, Tindall, and Cox, [c.1877]
- paper
8vo (214 x 135mm.), half-title, dedication leaf, 6 chromo-lithographed plates, 3 maps (one folding, backed on linen), 12 mounted photographs, contemporary red half morocco, scattered spotting, binding very lightly rubbed
Provenance
New South Wales Library of Parliament, gilt stamp on upper cover and spine
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
RARE. Gordon writes: "In December, 1874, it became my privilege to accompany the Commander-in-chief of the Madras army to Burmah. I was glad of the opportunity thus afforded me of visiting what may in several respects be considered a "new country"" (Preface).