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Greek Frigate Scandal--Sedgwick, Henry Dwight.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Refutation of the Reasons assigned by the Arbitrators, for their award in the case of the two Greek frigates. New York: J. Seymour, 1826, last leaf torn with loss of one letter
Constatovlos, Alexander. A Narrative of the Material Facts in relation to the building of the two Greek frigates. New York, 1826, last leaf torn and repaired
[Platt, Jonas, and others] Report of the Evidence and Reasons of the Award between Johannis Orlandos & Andreas Luriottis, Greek Deputies... and Le Roy, Bayard & Co., and G.G. & S. Howland. New York: W.E. Dean, 1826
Duer, John and Robert Sedgwick. An Examination of the Controversy between the Greek Deputies and two mercantile houses of New-York, together with a review of the publications on the subject. New York: J. Seymour, 1826
Together 4 volumes, 8vo, uniform modern calf gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf, top edges gilt, others uncut, lettered gilt with titles on upper covers
[Platt, Jonas, and others] Report of the Evidence and Reasons of the Award between Johannis Orlandos & Andreas Luriottis, Greek Deputies... and Le Roy, Bayard & Co., and G.G. & S. Howland. New York: W.E. Dean, 1826
Duer, John and Robert Sedgwick. An Examination of the Controversy between the Greek Deputies and two mercantile houses of New-York, together with a review of the publications on the subject. New York: J. Seymour, 1826
Together 4 volumes, 8vo, uniform modern calf gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe / Zaehnsdorf, top edges gilt, others uncut, lettered gilt with titles on upper covers
Provenance
Henry Blackmer (lot 646 in his sale, 11-13 October 1989, but without book labels)
Literature
Blackmer 1519, 923, 1321, 507; Droulia 1149, 1119, 1152, 1018
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."
Catalogue Note
These pamphlets relate to the controversy which took place between the Greek Deputies and the firms of Bayard and Howland over the building of two frigates (the Hope and the Liberator). The costs turned out to be at least twice the original estimates and only one of the ships ever reached the Greeks as one had to be sold immediately to pay for the other, arousing much popular indignation against the builders. Orlandos and Luriottis were accused at the least of extreme naivety and a rash of pamphlets ensued.