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Beeckman, Captain Daniel.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Voyage to and from the Island of Borneo... together with the re-establishment of the English trade there. London: for T. Warner and J. Batley, 1718
first edition, 8vo (193 x 120mm.), half-title with advertisement on verso, 7 engraved maps and plates (3 folding), 3 page advertisement at end, contemporary blind panelled calf
Provenance
Rt. Hon. Thomas, Earl of Hadinton (sic), armorial bookplate and signed "Hadinton" on title, either the sixth or the seventh Earl of Haddington (1680-1735 or 1720/21-1795)
Literature
Hill, p.350
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
a fine copy. This work was written as a result of Beeckman's voyage to the East Indies in 1713 in the Eagle Galley, and was intended to promote ideas for trade with "the greatest Island of all the Indian Seas... ". Included is an early European mention and illustration of the orang-utan.