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Cook, Captain James and Captain James King
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean... for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. London: H. Hughs for G. Nicol and T. Cadell, 1785
- paper
Second edition, 4 volumes (3 volumes of text and atlas), 4to (302 x 230mm.) and folio (565 x 385mm.), text with printed folding table and 24 engraved plates, maps and profiles, some folding, atlas with 64 engraved plates and maps, 2 folding, uniform contemporary russia gilt with ship tools, [BCJC 1552; cf. Hill 361 (first edition); Sabin 16250], text with occasional spotting or offsetting, atlas with a number of plates spotted, one with tear in margin (Night Dance), text bindings worn and defective, and lacking one cover, atlas with new endpapers and worn
Condition
the conditon of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."