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Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- The Lake Regions of Central Africa. A Picture of Exploration. London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1860
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (213 x 133mm.), half-titles, folding map, 12 tinted plates, contemporary half calf gilt, boards and edges rubbed
Provenance
The British South Africa Company, arms gilt on covers
Literature
Casada 42; Penzer, p.65
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
One of Burton's most important works, an account of the expedition on which he and Speke had been sent by the Royal Geographical Society to find the source of the Nile and the “Mountains of the Moon”. It is notable for containing Burton's first attack in print on Speke.