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STEIN. COLLECTION OF 3 WORKS, (4VOL.)
估價
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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描述
- A collection of three works:
- paper
Sand-buried ruins of Khotan. Personal Narrative of a Journey of archaeological & geographical exploration in Chinese Turkestan. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1903, half-title, photogravure frontispiece, photographic illustrations in the text, folding coloured map, original pictorial russet cloth, top edge gilt, [Yakushi (1994) S713a], slight spotting, text block cracking at places, short tears to maps, hinges starting, lightly rubbed
Ruins of Desert Cathay. Personal narrative of explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China. London: Macmillan and Co., 1912, 2 volumes, half-titles, 3 folding coloured maps, 8 coloured plates (each with a printed tissue guard), 212 plates (6 folding panoramas), 2pp. advertisements at end of each volume, original russet cloth, each with gilt medallion on upper cover, top edges gilt, [Ghani p.694; Yakushi (1994) S716], [Hill, signatures dated 24.06.39; Angus & Robertson, ink stamps; Dymock's, Sydney, bookseller's tickets], folding map in volume 1 with crude tape repairs, a few scattered tears or spotting, slightly rubbed
On ancient Central-Asian Tracks. Brief narrative of three expeditions in innermost Asia and North-Western China. London: Macmillan and Co., 1933, half-title, folding coloured map, plates, 2pp. advertisements at end, original russet cloth, gilt medallion on upper cover, top edge gilt, [Yakushi (1994) S723a], scattered spotting and slight rubbing of cloth
FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo, (4)
Ruins of Desert Cathay. Personal narrative of explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China. London: Macmillan and Co., 1912, 2 volumes, half-titles, 3 folding coloured maps, 8 coloured plates (each with a printed tissue guard), 212 plates (6 folding panoramas), 2pp. advertisements at end of each volume, original russet cloth, each with gilt medallion on upper cover, top edges gilt, [Ghani p.694; Yakushi (1994) S716], [Hill, signatures dated 24.06.39; Angus & Robertson, ink stamps; Dymock's, Sydney, bookseller's tickets], folding map in volume 1 with crude tape repairs, a few scattered tears or spotting, slightly rubbed
On ancient Central-Asian Tracks. Brief narrative of three expeditions in innermost Asia and North-Western China. London: Macmillan and Co., 1933, half-title, folding coloured map, plates, 2pp. advertisements at end, original russet cloth, gilt medallion on upper cover, top edge gilt, [Yakushi (1994) S723a], scattered spotting and slight rubbing of cloth
FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo, (4)
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."