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Travels in North America
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A collection of 12 publications on travel and the exploration of North America, various sizes, generally very good condition although some lack half-titles. Various bindings, mostly recent wrappers or boards, some disbound. Comprising:
Anbury, Thomas. Travels Through the Interior Parts of America. Vol. 1 and 2. London: William Lane, 1789 — [plus first and second French editions, each 2 vols., 1790, 1793] — Captain Winterfield. The Voyages, Distresses and Adventures of Captain Winterfield. London: Ann Lemoine, 1798 — Burnaby, Andrew. Travels Through the Middle Settlements in North America. Dublin: R. Marchbank, 1775 — Bayard, M. Voyage dans l'Intérieur des Etats-Unis ... Pendant l'Été de 1791. 2nd Edition. Paris: Batilliot, 1798 — Smyth, J. F.D. A Tour in the United States of America. London: G. Robinson, 1784 — Chastellux. Voyages de Chastellux dans l'Amérique Septentrionale. Vol. 1 and 2. Paris: Prault, 1786 [plus 2nd Praut edition, 2 vols.] — Robin, Abbé. Nouveau Voyage dans l'Amérique Septentrionale. Paris: Moutard, 1783 [1 English Translation, Boston: E.E. Powars and N. Willis, 1784] — De Warville, J.P. Brissot. Examen Critique Des Voyages dans l'Amérique Septentrionale. London: 1786.
Anbury, Thomas. Travels Through the Interior Parts of America. Vol. 1 and 2. London: William Lane, 1789 — [plus first and second French editions, each 2 vols., 1790, 1793] — Captain Winterfield. The Voyages, Distresses and Adventures of Captain Winterfield. London: Ann Lemoine, 1798 — Burnaby, Andrew. Travels Through the Middle Settlements in North America. Dublin: R. Marchbank, 1775 — Bayard, M. Voyage dans l'Intérieur des Etats-Unis ... Pendant l'Été de 1791. 2nd Edition. Paris: Batilliot, 1798 — Smyth, J. F.D. A Tour in the United States of America. London: G. Robinson, 1784 — Chastellux. Voyages de Chastellux dans l'Amérique Septentrionale. Vol. 1 and 2. Paris: Prault, 1786 [plus 2nd Praut edition, 2 vols.] — Robin, Abbé. Nouveau Voyage dans l'Amérique Septentrionale. Paris: Moutard, 1783 [1 English Translation, Boston: E.E. Powars and N. Willis, 1784] — De Warville, J.P. Brissot. Examen Critique Des Voyages dans l'Amérique Septentrionale. London: 1786.
Condition
generally very good condition, although many lack half-titles, mostly modern boards or wrappers.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.