- 174
Haynes, Alfred E.
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Man-Hunting in the Desert, being a Narrative of the Palmer Search-Expedition (1882, 1883). London: Horace Cox, 1894
- Paper
PRESENTATION COPY, FIRST EDITION, 8vo (247 x 150mm.), 2 maps (1 folding), 11 plates, text illustrations, original yellow decorated cloth, patterned endpapers, minor browning and offsetting, slightly rubbed
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
Following the nationalist revolt spearheaded by Ahmed Arabi against the Turkish and British communities in Egypt in 1882, the orientalist E.H. Palmer was sent on a secret mission by Gladstone's government to dissuade the Arab tribes from joining the rebellion and to secure the Suez Canal from Arab attack. On the journey Palmer was robbed and killed; months later a search journey led by Lt. Haynes succeeded in tracking down the murderers.