- 71
Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Three autograph letters signed, to James Irvine
- ink on paper
on gold mining in West Africa, one letter written on the blank of an autograph letter signed by Verney Robert Cameron, to Burton (complaining of lack of funds at his mining operation, 3 pages, Invicta, 9 June 1883), forwarding Cameron's letter and inviting Irvine's support, the other two letters commenting on the failure of a gold-mining venture ("...Very sorry to see that nothing can be done about Gold Coast: I fear it is shelved for some years; but it will certainly turn up again...") and providing advice and suggestions on working mines, 7 pages, 8vo, Trieste, 8 July 1883 to 5 June 1889
[WITH:] Burton, Richard Francis and Cameron, Verney Lovett. To the Gold Coast for Gold. London: Chatto and Windus, 1883. 2 volumes, 8vo, chromolithographed frontispiece, two folding maps, original red cloth, [tipped into volume one: 2 AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED by V.R. Cameron, one to Irvine, making an appointment, 1 page, 3 January 1883, the other enclosing a cheque, [no date]; front free endpapers and half title of volume one detached, bindings slightly worn
[WITH:] Burton, Richard Francis and Cameron, Verney Lovett. To the Gold Coast for Gold. London: Chatto and Windus, 1883. 2 volumes, 8vo, chromolithographed frontispiece, two folding maps, original red cloth, [tipped into volume one: 2 AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED by V.R. Cameron, one to Irvine, making an appointment, 1 page, 3 January 1883, the other enclosing a cheque, [no date]; front free endpapers and half title of volume one detached, bindings slightly worn
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
James Irvine was a Liverpudlian entrepreneur who formed the Guinea Gold Coast Mining Company to exploit gold reserves on the Gold Coast. Burton undertook an expedition to the region on behalf of the company, together with Verney Robert Cameron.