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British "Discovery" Expedition, 1901–04
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Three works about the expedition, comprising:
- paper
Armitage, Albert Borlase. Two Years in the Antarctic. Being a Narrative of the British National Antarctic Expedition. London: Edward Arnold, 1905, FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 141mm.), half-title, 16pp. advertisements dated October 1905, half-title, folding coloured map, 16 plates, original light green pictorial cloth, [Taurus Collection 43], tears to map, scattered spotting, cracking at places, lightly rubbed with spine sunned
Scott, Robert Falcon. The Voyage of the 'Discovery'. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1905, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (236 x 161mm.), half-titles, titles printed in red and black, frontispiece of the "Discovery" and portrait of Scott, 2 loose folding maps (in pocket at end of each volume), numerous photographic and other plates and maps throughout, some double-page or coloured, original blue cloth, upper covers with gilt stamped medallion, flat spines lettered in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut, [Taurus Collection 41], [Mudie's Select Library, labels], without extra slip, minor spotting, cracking at places, one folding map repaired, very lightly rubbed
A Short Account of Captain Scott's Famous Ship H.M.S. Discovery, 14pp. pamphlet (4)
Scott, Robert Falcon. The Voyage of the 'Discovery'. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1905, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (236 x 161mm.), half-titles, titles printed in red and black, frontispiece of the "Discovery" and portrait of Scott, 2 loose folding maps (in pocket at end of each volume), numerous photographic and other plates and maps throughout, some double-page or coloured, original blue cloth, upper covers with gilt stamped medallion, flat spines lettered in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut, [Taurus Collection 41], [Mudie's Select Library, labels], without extra slip, minor spotting, cracking at places, one folding map repaired, very lightly rubbed
A Short Account of Captain Scott's Famous Ship H.M.S. Discovery, 14pp. pamphlet (4)
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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."