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Cook, Captain James--[?Broughton, Brian]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A Poem on a Voyage of Discovery, undertaken by a brother of the author's with other sonnets, &c. London: Printed for C. and G. Kearsley, 1792
first (only) edition, 4to (245 x 190mm.), modern marbled wrappers
Provenance
R.W. Glynn [?], signature on title
Literature
Sabin 63584; ESTC T53816 (recording 6 copies only)
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
The author regards the voyages of Cook as the model for voyages of discovery and mentions those of Columbus and Bligh. The poem discusses topical issues such as the destruction of natives in the West Indies due to the abuse of commerce and the slave trade. However the author also describes the benefits of voyages, including the advancement in botany, natural history, geography and astronomy.
The word "other" in the title has been crossed out (?as always) in ink and an uknown eighteenth century hand identifies the author as 'Brian Broughton MA / Fellow of New College' [Oxford], (inscribed in ink on the title).