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Beale, Thomas
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Beale, Thomas
- The Natural History of the Sperm Whale... To which is added, a sketch of a South Sea whaling voyage. London: John Van Voorst, 1839
- paper
Second edition (see note), 8vo, viii, 9-12, 394pp., [4pp. adverts dated April 1838], half-title, 3 plates, original blindstamped olive green ribbed cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase
Literature
Ferguson 2709; Hill (2004) 89; Spence 105; cf. Sabin 4108
Condition
A fine copy
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"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."
Catalogue Note
This expanded edition is the first to contain the account of the whaling voyage, and also has the distinction of being THE MAIN TECHNICAL SOURCE FOR HERMAN MELVILLE’S Moby Dick (see melvillesmarginalia.org).