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White, John.
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4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales. London: J. Debrett, 1790, first edition, 4to (286 x 228mm.), engraved title-page, list of subscribers, 65 hand-coloured lithographed plates
Phillip, Arthur. The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay with an account of the establishment of the colonies of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island... Second edition. London: John Stockdale, 1790, 4to (296 x 228mm.), engraved title-page, engraved frontispiece portrait, 47 lithographed plates, 8 folding engraved maps (one outlined in colour), list of subscribers
together 2 volumes, uniformly bound in contemporary diced russia gilt, Courtenay crest gilt on upper covers, flat spines gilt, [Ferguson 97, 90; Nissen ZBI 4390 & 3158], spines faded, joints cracked, a few scrapes on covers
together 2 volumes, uniformly bound in contemporary diced russia gilt, Courtenay crest gilt on upper covers, flat spines gilt, [Ferguson 97, 90; Nissen ZBI 4390 & 3158], spines faded, joints cracked, a few scrapes on covers
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
Both of these are important narratives regarding the settlements around Botany Bay soon after Cook's landing in 1770. The abundant natural history of the area is described and depicted in both works, together with detailed meteorological reports and a list of deportees destined for the penal colony in the second work.