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Lot 166
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Yule, Henry

Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • A Narrative of the Mission sent by the Governor-General of India to the Court of Ava in 1855. London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1858
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (285 x 200mm.), folding map, 26 lithographed plates, 3 coloured maps, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, without advertisements, folding map backed on linen, slight spotting, minor repairs and tears, ink stamps on plates, recornered and rebacked with new endpapers

Provenance

Ipswich Public Library, label on upper cover, and ink stamps throughout

Literature

Abbey, Travel 408

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."

Catalogue Note

This work is an account of Yule's observations as the secretary to Colonel Phayre's embassy to Burma.