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Höhnel, Ludwig von
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Discovery of Lakes Rudolf and Stefanie. A narrative of Count Samuel Teleki's exploring & hunting expedition in Eastern Equatorial Africa in 1887 & 1888. London: Longman, Green, and Co., 1894
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FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, given to Rider Haggard by the publisher (see footnote), 2 volumes, 8vo (236 x 152mm.), half-titles, portrait frontispiece, 2 large folding coloured map, numerous illustrations, some full-page, original light-blue cloth gilt, spotted
Provenance
H. Rider Haggard, signature and inscription, bookplate
Literature
Czech (Africa) p.78
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
RIDER HAGGARD'S COPY, inscribed in his own hand "H. Rider Haggard given to me by C.J. Longman 1894". Charles James Longman (1852-1934) was a member of the eponymous family firm which published this work and he was directly involved in the publication of Haggard's She, Allan Quartermain, Maiwa's Revenge and Colonel Quaritch V.C., the last of which is dedicated to him.
"An excellent work of exploration and sport, this scarce set represents African adventure at its finest" (Czech).