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Masson, Charles
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of various journeys in Balochistan, Afghanistan, the Panjab, and Kalât. London: Richard Bentley, 1844
- paper
4 volumes, 8vo (216 x 132mm.), 6 tinted lithographed plates (one folding), folding map, wood-engraved illustrations in text, contemporary brown half calf, marbled boards, spines gilt, lacking half-titles, vol.1 lacking list of illustrations (pp.xxix-xxx), and advertisements, vol.4 lacking preface leaf (pp.iii-iv), a few plates trimmed with loss of imprint, slightly rubbed
Provenance
Archibald Hamilton Dunbar, Late Captain HM 66th Regiment, dated 1897, bookplates
Literature
Abbey, Travel 512
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."