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Harrison, John
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Harrison, John
- The Case of Mr. John Harrison. (1773)
- paper
Second edition (see footnote), folio (306 x 190mm.), 4 pages, drophead title, docket title on verso of least leaf (dated 1773), numbered in manuscript “42” and “142” in upper corner, faint stamp on first page, slightly dust-soiled at extremities
Condition
the condition 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."
Catalogue Note
Very rare petition to Parliament concerning John Harrison's long-standing claim to a reward for ascertaining Longitude at sea. STC (T72546) records 2 copies only of this edition: BL and National Trust, a third copy which had direct provenance from John and William Harrison was sold recently at auction (Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, 22 February 2012, lot 126). A note with the Dreweatts copy stated that there were three editions of this work, all different, the first in 1767 (undated), another in 1770 (but no copy traced) and this edition of 1773. This pamphlet may never have been issued, because Harrison was given the £20,000 prize in 1773 (Act 13 Geo:III) and this would account for its rarity.