Burton, Richard Francis

FIRST EDITION, second issue, 8vo (186 x 115mm.), half-title, 4 tinted lithographed plates, folding map, original blue cloth gilt, minor spotting, plates trimmed with loss of some imprint, slightly rubbed

Frank Cowper, bookplate

Casada 37; Penzer, p.37-38

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."

The second issue in blue cloth. Burton's first book, one of three published in 1851. It describes his stay at Goa in 1847, the Hindus of Malabar and the Todas. It was in Goa that Burton added Portuguese to his already impressive list of languages, visiting the scenes of Camoens's Lusiads, of which he published a translation in 1880.