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Hoskins, George Alexander
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Visit to the Great Oasis of the Libyan Desert. London: Longman [&c.], 1837
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (222 x 137mm.), folding engraved map, 20 lithographed plates (3 folding), original pictorial dark green cloth, yellow endpapers, some spotting and browning, hinges starting, light wear and discoloration of binding
Provenance
C.E. Rusbridge, bookplate; ownership signature on title
Literature
Blackmer 833; Hilmy I, 310; not in Abbey or Weber
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
"Hoskins travelled in Egypt 1832-3 and was resident for some months in Thebes... This work is an account of his journey to the Great Oasis to the west of Thebes and to other oases in the Libyan Desert" (Blackmer).