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Phipps, baron Mulgrave, Constatine John.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- The Journal of a Voyage... for making discoveries towards the North Pole... To which is prefixed, an account of the several voyages undertaken for the discovery of a North-East Passage to China and Japan. London: Printed for F. Newbery, 1774, 2 folding engraved maps, one plate, [Sabin 62573], without final blank
Staehlin von Storcksburg, Jakob. An account of the new Northern Archipelago, lately discovered by the Russians in the seas of Kamtschatka and Anadir. London: for C. Heydinger, 1774, first edition in english, 2 parts in one, engraved folding map, hand-coloured in outline, [Howes S863; Sabin 90063], without half-title or advertisements
Dalrymple, Alexander. A plan for extending the commerce of the Kingdom and of the East India Company. London: Printed for the author, 1769 [but 1771], folding engraved map of Asia showing an outline of Australia
Penrose, Bernard. An account of the last Expedition to Port Egmont in the Falkland Islands in the year 1772. London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1775, first edition, [Howgego B141; Sabin 60798]
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim. Critical account of the situation and destruction by the first eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, of Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Stabia; the late discovery of their remains. London: for T. Carnan and F. Newbery, jun., 1771
together 5 rare works bound in one volume, 8vo (205 x 122mm.), contemporary polished calf, flat spine gilt, Sledmere library emblem at foot of spine, joints split
Dalrymple, Alexander. A plan for extending the commerce of the Kingdom and of the East India Company. London: Printed for the author, 1769 [but 1771], folding engraved map of Asia showing an outline of Australia
Penrose, Bernard. An account of the last Expedition to Port Egmont in the Falkland Islands in the year 1772. London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1775, first edition, [Howgego B141; Sabin 60798]
Winckelmann, Johann Joachim. Critical account of the situation and destruction by the first eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, of Herculaneum, Pompeii, and Stabia; the late discovery of their remains. London: for T. Carnan and F. Newbery, jun., 1771
together 5 rare works bound in one volume, 8vo (205 x 122mm.), contemporary polished calf, flat spine gilt, Sledmere library emblem at foot of spine, joints split
Provenance
Sir Christopher Sykes, 2nd baronet, (1749-1801), Sledmere House, Yorkshire; thence by descent
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."