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ALI, AMEER. THE AMEER NAMAH. 1870, 4TO, CLOTH
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Ameer Namah. A Persian work compiled by Moonshee Ameer Ali Khan Bahadoor with an abstract translation in English. Calcutta: Muzhurool-Ajauyeb press, 1870
FIRST EDITION, small 4to (258 x 172mm.), PRESENTATION COPY (see provenance), lithographed Persian text with 45 page printed summary and title in English, 13 mounted ALBUMEN PRINTS, each captioned in English in ink on the reverse of the mount, original blindstamped purple cloth, flat spine titled in gilt, occasional light spotting, binding discoloured and rubbed, cloth damp-stained
Provenance
Presented "To Colonel W.N. Lees, L.L.D., with the author's best compliments", inscription on verso of frontispiece photograph. William Nassau Lees (1825–1889) was a British army officer in India, and an orientalist.
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
A SCARCE PHOTOBOOK. The photographs in this copy comprise 9 portraits (including the author), 2 views (Darjeeling and Simla), and 2 groups of people (of Darjeeling and Simla). The number of photographs appears to vary: the British Library has a copy with 13 photographs and a second copy with 9. Princeton University has a copy with an additional portrait and with a variant view of Simla.