Lot 211
  • 211

Kayat, Assaad Y.

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • A Voice from Lebanon. London: Madden & Co., 1847
  • Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (200 x 120mm.), lithographed frontispiece, original green cloth, light spotting, some gatherings loose, binding rubbed, spine sunned

Provenance

Gloucester City Libraries, bookplate, stamps and magnetic plate on p.370; Frances Grant, /47, ink inscription on front free endpaper

Literature

Blackmer 900

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."

Catalogue Note

Kayat was a Christian Arab from Beirut who worked with the Syrian Society for the Education of Arab Youth. He visited England and gave numerous lectures on behalf of Syrian causes.