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Persian Gulf--Findlay, Alexander George
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A Directory for the navigation of the Indian Ocean. London: Richard Holmes Laurie, 1882
- Paper
Fourth edition, 4to (245 x 146mm.), 20 maps (folding, double-page or one-page), with addenda leaf and publisher's catalogue at end, original blue cloth, gilt and embossed, minor staining and spotting, a few maps splitting, minor creases and loss, hinges cracking, cloth worn and stained with minor loss
Condition
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."
"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
AN EXTENSIVE WORK ON NAVIGATION AROUND THE ARABIAN PENINSULA.
It includes chapters such as Tides, Currents, Ice, etc... In the Arabian Sea...In the Red Sea and Persian Gulf (pp.103-106), Passages in the Arabian Sea (pp. 168-180), The Red Sea (pp. 699-787), The Southern Coast of Arabia (pp.788-821) and The Persian Gulf (pp.822-861).
Cities such as Abu Dhabi and Muscat are covered. The maps depict currents and ice drifts of the Arabian Sea, Suez Bay and Aden Anchorage, among others.
It includes chapters such as Tides, Currents, Ice, etc... In the Arabian Sea...In the Red Sea and Persian Gulf (pp.103-106), Passages in the Arabian Sea (pp. 168-180), The Red Sea (pp. 699-787), The Southern Coast of Arabia (pp.788-821) and The Persian Gulf (pp.822-861).
Cities such as Abu Dhabi and Muscat are covered. The maps depict currents and ice drifts of the Arabian Sea, Suez Bay and Aden Anchorage, among others.