- 292
Peters, Carl
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- New Light on Dark Africa: being the narrative of the German Emin Pasha Expedition, its journeyings and adventures among the native tribes of eastern Equatorial Africa, the Gallas, Massais, Wasukama, etc., etc., on the Lake Baringo and the Victoria Nyanza. London: Ward, Lock, and Co., 1891
- paper
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 8vo (245 x 159mm.), half-title, 33 plates, illustrations, folding map in pocket at rear, original green pictorial cloth, black coated endpapers, title holed at foot
Provenance
Charles Pritchard, presentation inscription on verso of half-title
Literature
Czech, p.128
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
A GOOD COPY. Peters’s expedition to rescue Emin Pasha approached from the east, where as Stanley travelled up the Congo from the west.