Lot #1171 - Books On Travels In Asia (3)
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Auction House:Davidson Auctions
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Sale Name:Estate & Collector
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Sale Date:02 Aug 2014 ~ 10am: Part 1 - Various Collections - Lots 1 - 522
02 Aug 2014 ~ 2.30pm: Part 2 - The David Spode Collection - Lots 601 - 1326 -
Lot #:1171
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Lot Description:Books On Travels In Asia (3)
WILLS, C.J. Behind an Eastern Veil. A Plain Tale of events occurring in the experience of a lady who had a unique opportunity of observing the inner life of ladies of the upper class in Persia. London, Blackwood, 1894. Only edition ?viii,376pp., some slight spotting to endpapers, marbled endpapers and edges, 8vo., contemporary 1/2 green calf and marbled boards, spine gilt with raised bands and contrasting label. Some very minor rubbing. An excellent copy of an uncommon book; PALGRAVE, William Gifford. Personal Narrative of a year's Journey through Central and Eastern Arabia (1862-63). New Edition, in One Volume. London, Macmillan, 1868.Large folding map of Arabia, coloured in outline, 4 folding plans, (8),421pp., leaf of adverts., inner hinges neatly strengthened, 8vo., publisher's green cloth with gilt vignette on front board, slightly rubbed and flecked, but a decent copy. A shorter, revised version of the author's 'Narrative of a Year's Journey Through Central and Eastern Arabia -
Estimate:A$150 - 200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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