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Morier, James
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two volumes by Morier, comprising:
- Paper
A Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, in the Years 1808 and 1809. London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1812. 3 folding engraved maps, 26 plates on india paper, [Abbey, Travel 357]
[with]
A Second Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, between the Years 1810 to 1816. London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818. Half-title, engraved frontispiece, 2 engraved maps (one double-page), 16 plates (4 coloured, 4 folding or double-page), [Abbey, Travel 358]
FIRST EDITIONS, 4to (287 x 232mm.), contemporary half calf, marbled boards, vol.1 without half-title and errata leaf, scattered foxing and offsetting, a few minor tears and repairs, bindings lightly rubbed
[with]
A Second Journey through Persia, Armenia, and Asia Minor, to Constantinople, between the Years 1810 to 1816. London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818. Half-title, engraved frontispiece, 2 engraved maps (one double-page), 16 plates (4 coloured, 4 folding or double-page), [Abbey, Travel 358]
FIRST EDITIONS, 4to (287 x 232mm.), contemporary half calf, marbled boards, vol.1 without half-title and errata leaf, scattered foxing and offsetting, a few minor tears and repairs, bindings lightly rubbed
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."