Christie’s roundel
Lot 488

CAVE, Henry W. Picturesque Ceylon and its Ruined Cities. London: Sampson Low [and others], 1903. 4° (275 x 210mm). 123 photographic plates on stiff paper (some foxing). Contemporary pictorial red morocco gilt, gilt edges (a few light marks).

Closed23 April 2008

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CAVE, Henry W. Picturesque Ceylon and its Ruined Cities. London: Sampson Low [and others], 1903. 4° (275 x 210mm). 123 photographic plates on stiff paper (some foxing). Contemporary pictorial red morocco gilt, gilt edges (a few light marks).

Inserted is a 4pp. 8° A.L.s from the author to Sir John Campbell, dated Colombo 8 November 1903, offering Sir John a copy of the new edition, thinking 'you will be pleased with some of the photographs in this edition', hoping he is keeping well and joining with his wife in offering him best wishes.