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James, Frank Linsly
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- The Unknown Horn of Africa. An Exploration from Berbera to the Leopard River. London: George Philip and Son, 1888
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (with the frontispiece coloured), 8vo (226 x 154mm.), half-title, folding map in the rear pocket, 23 plates (including 10 hand-coloured natural history subjects), illustrations in text, original dark olive green pictorial cloth gilt, dark brown endpapers, scattered spotting, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
J.G. Cluff, bookplate; Norman Douglas Simpson, bookplate
Literature
Czech (Africa) p.83; Nissen ZBI 2088
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."