- 251
[Vancouver, Captain George.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean, and round the world; In which the coast of north-west America has been carefully examined and accurately surveyed. London: G.G. and J. Robinson, 1798]
first edition, atlas volume only, folio (565 x 435mm.), 16 engraved maps, charts and coastal profiles, 10 folding, extra-illustrated, with 14 proof plates, comprising: 4 coastal profiles, nos. 2, 4, 6 and 16, either before letters, description or plate number, and 10 views before letters (usually bound in the text), mounted individually on large sheets (comprising: vol.I, no.1, 3, 4, 5 and 7; vol.II: no.1, 3 and 5; vol.III: no.5 and 6), contemporary half diced russia gilt, spine in compartments gilt, some light spotting, binding rubbed
Provenance
Sir Christopher Sykes, 2nd baronet, (1749-1801), Sledmere House, Yorkshire; thence by descent
Literature
Howes V-23; Sabin 98443; Hill, pp.303-4
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
extra-illustrated with proofs of 4 coastal profiles and 10 views (the coastal profiles are usually bound in the atlas volume, the views in the text volumes).