- 236
[Cook, Captain James]
Estimate
30,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A second Voyage round the World, in the years MDCCLXXII, LXXIII, LXXIV, LXXV. By James Cook, Esq. Commander of His Majesty's Bark The Resolution... Drawn up from authentic papers. London: Printed for the Editor, 1776
first edition, 4to (282 x 225mm.), errata leaf at end, contemporary calf with gilt roll-tool border, spine in compartments gilt, corners neatly repaired, expertly rebacked
Provenance
Sir Joseph Sawle Graves-Sawle, Bart. (1793-1865) of Penrice, Cornwall, ownership inscription and armorial bookplate
Literature
BCJC 1245; Holmes 21; Sabin 16246
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 rare anonymous account of cook's second voyage, by one of the officers, preceding both the official account and that by Forster.