拍品 161
  • 161

VALENTIA. VOYAGES AND TRAVELS. 1809

估價
700 - 900 GBP
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描述

  • Voyages and Travels to India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt, in the years 1802 [-] 1806. London: Printed for William Miller, 1809
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 4to (287 x 225mm.), half-titles, dedication, 8 folding engraved maps, 61 engraved plates, contemporary maroon straight-grained morocco, full gilt spines with double raised bands, covers decorated in gilt and blind, gilt turn-ins, gilt edges, some browning and offsetting, bindings rebacked

來源

Carleton Jones, bookplate

出版

Hilmy I, p.38; cf. Abbey, Travel 515 (note)

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."

拍品資料及來源

Lord Valentia travelled on a British mission from India to Abyssinia to secure a port on the Red Sea, accompanied by his secretary Henry Salt, after whose drawings the engravings were made. The first volume deals with India and Sri Lanka - with sections on Benares, Calcutta, Lucknow, etc. - the second two volumes cover Abyssinia, Egypt and the Red Sea, including much relating to Mocha and Jeddah.