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Bowdich, T[homas] Edward
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Mission from Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee, with a Statistical Account of that Kingdom and Geographical Notices of Other Parts of the Interior of Africa. London: John Murray, 1819
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (270 x 210mm.), 3 engraved maps (one folding), folding facsimile announcement in English and Arabic, 7 hand-coloured aquatint plates (2 folding), 2 leaves of engraved music, modern green half morocco gilt, by Brian Frost of Bath, new endpapers, lacking half-title, folding map repaired, scattered tears (marginal loss to T1 and Announcement), some dampstaining
Provenance
Bowditch, signature on title-page
Literature
Abbey, Travel 279; Gay 2861; Tooley (1954) 95
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
In 1815 the African Company embarked upon a mission to Ashantee, with Bowdich as their guide. On reaching Cape Coast Castle, he was replaced by the governor of Accra. However, the governor's diplomatic blunders soon restored Bowdich to his appointment. He negotiated a treaty with the king of Ashantee, all while his fate and that of his comrades hung on a thread, which guaranteed peace on the Gold Coast.