- 89
Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Two Trips to Gorilla land and the Cataracts of the Congo. London: Sampson Low, 1876
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 135mm.), half-titles, 2 folding maps, 4 engraved plates, advertisement at end of volume one, original pictorial green cloth, gilt, minor spotting and staining, some scattered tears, rubbed
Provenance
Antwerp Library; blindstamps and stamps (also to spines)
Literature
Casada 66; Penzer, p.94
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
The book describes Burton’s second expedition from his consular posting at Fernando Po, made in 1862-1863. In the end, Burton only managed to see a captive gorilla, added to which he nearly drowned and was struck by lightning.