- 93
China--[Watney, Dr. Herbert]
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Diary of Journey in China (titled thus on cover). 1913-1914
- paper
TYPED JOURNAL, 113pp., 4to (268 x 210mm.), printed in red and black throughout, a few illustrations, cloth binding
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 long and detailed account, divided into three parts, of a journey undertaken by Dr. Herbert Watney (1843-1932) and his family. Beginning in England, the first part, 27pp., describes the passage out ("England to Shanghai, October 6th to December 9th, 1913") by way of the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Java and Sumatra. Part two, the "Journey from Shanghai to Paoning and Chien-chou and back to Shanghai, Dec. 10th 1913 to March 29th, 1914", is by far the largest section of the diary (62 pp.). The final part (24pp.) describes the "Journey from Shanghai to Japan & Pekin, home by the Siberian Railway, March 30th to May 29th, 1914", including visits to Nagasaki, Kobe, Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Pekin and Moscow. The diary describes the local scenery, botany, customs, accommodation, experiences and encounters along the way in considerable detail.