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DE SALIS. REMINISCENCES OF TRAVEL IN CHINA AND INDIA, 1892, PRINTED FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION, PRESENTATION COPY
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描述
- Reminiscences of Travel in China and India in 1848. London: Waterlow and Sons Limited, 1892
- paper
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "Eleanor Leighton with the authors best wishes", 4to (308 x 238mm.), 32 lithographed plates, contemporary half morocco gilt edges, binding very slightly worn, upper cover somewhat faded
出版
Not in Abbey
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
VERY RARE. This work was printed for private circulation only. Only six institutional copies located in OCLC. The author was former chairman of the P&O Steam Navigation Company and London Chartered Bank of Australia. He describes and illustrates not only China and India, but also Singapore, Socotra, Aden, Mocha and other Red Sea views, Alexandria, Malta, Algiers and Gibraltar.