- 268
Neumann, Arthur H.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Elephant-Hunting in East Equatorial Africa. Being an Account of Three Years' Ivory-Hunting. London: Rowland Ward, 1898
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (224 x 160mm.), half-title, folding map in the rear cover pocket, 2 plates [one coloured plate of butterflies], illustrations in the text [15 full-page], 8pp. advertisements at end, original red cloth, zebra stripe pattern endpapers, light spotting, a few tears to map, spine sunned
Provenance
R.A.H Coombes, stamp on recto of rear free endpaper, and receipt of purchase from Rowland Ward Ltd., dated 1932
Literature
Czech (Africa) p.122
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."
Catalogue Note
An important elephant hunting item. Czech observes that the coloured butterfly plate was "highly prized by entomologists, and was often removed".