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Markham, Clements R.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Story of the Commission of HMS Collingwood from the point of view of a Naval Cadet [from a Midshipman's point of view], 1844 to 1848
- ink on paper
autograph manuscript narrative memoir in 27 chapters of Markham's first naval expedition as a teenage cadet on a voyage around the Pacific including visits to Tahiti, Valparaiso, Callao, Hawaii, Mazatlan, and California, providing much vivid detail about life on board ship in the mid-nineteenth century, extensively illustrated with pen and ink sketches (mostly depicting aspects of life on ship), ink and wash route-maps and plans of harbours, and hand-coloured flags and coats of arms, with about another 40 illustrations tipped in including photographs and pencil, wash, and watercolour sketches, mostly by John Speer the ship's assistant surgeon, of Pacific scenes and ships' views, also with 6 letters tipped in, 2 volumes, 550 pages, 4to, c.1910, blue morocco backed boards
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Clements Markham (1830-1916) produced this account of his first sea voyage at the end of an illustrious career, no doubt from contemporary notes or diaries. Following his early years in the navy, Markham explored remote areas of Peru and Greenland, was responsible for establishing the cinchona tree (the source of quinine) in India, and became President of the Royal Geographical Society.