- 77
Broughton, William Robert.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean... performed in His Majesty's sloop Providence, and her tender, in the years 1795, 1796, 1797, 1798. London: for T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1804
- paper
First edition, 4to (256 x 205mm.), 9 engraved plates and maps, 7 folding, plate list on p.394, advertisement leaf at end, contemporary half calf, [Cordier, Japonica 457; Ferguson 389; Hill pp.35-6; Howes B821; Sabin 8423], charts 1 and 7 with crudely repaired tears, some creasing to other folding plates, a few plates with slight worming, light dampstaining, upper cover detached, binding slightly worn
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 scarce and exceedingly important work ... one of the most important [voyages] ever made to the northwest coast of America. It is on this document that Great Britain based her claim to the Oregon Territory, in 1846" (Hill). Broughton also spent four years surveying the coast of Asia and islands of Japan.