- 238
[Drage, Theodore Swaine or Theodore Swindrage, attributed to]
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An account of a voyage for the discovery of a North-West Passage by Hudson's Streights to the Western and Southern Ocean of America. Performed in the year 1746 and 1747, in the ship California, Capt. Francis Smith, Commander. By the clerk of the California. London: Jolliffe, Corbett and Clarke, 1748-1749
first edition, 2 volumes, 8vo (200 x 120mm.), 6 folding engraved maps and 4 plates, contemporary calf, spines in compartments with raised bands gilt, joints starting at ends
Provenance
Edwards family of Nanhoron, Caernarfonshire, Wales, book label "Nanhoron 1935"
Literature
JCB III I.872; Sabin 20808; Staton and Tremaine 206 (the latter two works calling for 5 maps only in this work)
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 of this rare work which describes the voyage undertaken to sustain Arthur Dobbs' claim that a northwest passage existed leading from Hudson Bay. The account also includes descriptions of the manners and customs of the native Americans, natural history and weather.
The six charts comprise: The Northern Ocean; Hudson's Straits and Bay; Hudson's Streights and Bay, of Davis Streights, and Baffin's Bay; The West and North-West parts of Hudson's Bay; Hudson's Bay according to the discoveries in the years 1746 & 1747; Chart for the better understanding of De Font's letter.