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BURCKHARDT, ARABIC PROVERBS, 1830
估價
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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描述
- Arabic Proverbs, or the manners and customs of the modern Egyptians, illustrated from their proverbial sayings current at Cairo. London: John Murray, 1830
FIRST EDITION, 4to (269 x 207mm.), Arabic and roman types, illustrations in the text, contemporary calf, title repaired at top margin, occasional spotting, rebacked and rubbed
出版
Blackmer 240
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."
拍品資料及來源
An important collection of Arabic proverbs, with English translations and commentary. Burckhardt (1784-1817) was a Swiss orientalist who travelled widely in the Middle-East and North Africa. The work was published posthumously and edited by William Ousley, who had also edited the author's Travels in Arabia.