- 244
Lyon, George Francis
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa… accompanied by geographical notices of Soudan. London: John Murray, 1821
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (264 x 210mm.), large folding engraved map, 17 hand-coloured aquatint plates, nineteenth-century green half roan, marbled boards, scattered spotting, map repaired and with minor tears, slight offsetting, binding lightly rubbed
Literature
Abbey, Travel 304; Blackmer 1044
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
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"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
An account of an attempt to reach central Africa from the north. Lyon had spent four months before the trip learning Arabic, and travelled in disguise, under the alias Said-ben-Abdallah.