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Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 5 volumes by or about Burton, including:
- PAPER
First Footsteps in East Africa; or, an Exploration of Harar. London: Longmans, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1856, 2 maps, 4 chromolithographed plates, contemporary red half calf gilt, [Casada 35; Penzer, p.60], without Appendix IV as normal, issue unknown, lacking half-title, signature erased from title, lightly rubbed with sunned spine
Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1863, 2 volumes, half-titles, folding map, engraved plate, original brown pebble-grained cloth, slipcase, [Casada 70; Penzer, pp. 71-72], a few leaves becoming detached, tear to map, rubbed
Burton, Isabel. The Life of Captain Sir Richd. F. Burton. London: Chapman & Hall, 1893, 2 volumes, half-titles, 20 plates, original black pictorial cloth, [J. Pollard, bookseller’s tickets, Sir Lewis William Molesworth, bookplate], light wear to bindings
All FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo, (5)
Wanderings in West Africa from Liverpool to Fernando Po. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1863, 2 volumes, half-titles, folding map, engraved plate, original brown pebble-grained cloth, slipcase, [Casada 70; Penzer, pp. 71-72], a few leaves becoming detached, tear to map, rubbed
Burton, Isabel. The Life of Captain Sir Richd. F. Burton. London: Chapman & Hall, 1893, 2 volumes, half-titles, 20 plates, original black pictorial cloth, [J. Pollard, bookseller’s tickets, Sir Lewis William Molesworth, bookplate], light wear to bindings
All FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo, (5)
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."