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Dampier, William
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Dampier, William
- [Voyages (see footnote for details)]. London, 1699-1699-1729-1709, 4 volumes, mixed editions, 63 engraved plates, maps and plans, contemporary calf (not uniform), all bindings with some wear
- paper
Funnell, William. A Voyage round the World, containing an account of Captain Dampier's Expedition into the South-Seas. London, 1707, first edition, 5 engraved folding maps and charts and 10 engraved plates, contemporary panelled calf, [Hill 664], upper cover detached, spine with slight loss at head and foot and without label
Roberts, George. The Four Years Voyages of Capt. George Roberts. London, 1726, first edition, one engraved folding map and 4 engraved plates, 4pp. advertisements at end, contemporary calf, somewhat browned and spotted, binding slightly rubbed, joints repaired, spine somewhat worn at head and foot
Together 3 works in 6 volumes, 8vo, bookplates of William Monson
Roberts, George. The Four Years Voyages of Capt. George Roberts. London, 1726, first edition, one engraved folding map and 4 engraved plates, 4pp. advertisements at end, contemporary calf, somewhat browned and spotted, binding slightly rubbed, joints repaired, spine somewhat worn at head and foot
Together 3 works in 6 volumes, 8vo, bookplates of William Monson
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
Four volumes of Dampier's voyages were published, in 1697, 1699, 1703 and 1709. The volumes in this collection are as follows:
1. A New Voyage round the World... the fourth edition. 1699, 5 engraved maps, 4 folding, 4pp. advertisements at end, [Hill 417-8 (earlier editions)], title laid down, one plate browned
2. Voyages and Descriptions, vol.II. 1699, first edition, 4 engraved folding maps, [Hill 419], paper flaw in H1 without loss
3. A Collection of Voyages, vol.III. 1729, vol.3 of the collected edition (3 parts in one vol., which includes Dampier's Voyage to New Holland, which is the third volume of Dampier's voyages, originally published in 1703), 37 engraved plates, maps and plans, 6 folding, [Hill 422]
4. A Continuation of a Voyage to New-Holland &c. 1709, first edition, 17 engraved plates, maps and plans, one folding, advertisement leaf at end [ Hill 421]
1. A New Voyage round the World... the fourth edition. 1699, 5 engraved maps, 4 folding, 4pp. advertisements at end, [Hill 417-8 (earlier editions)], title laid down, one plate browned
2. Voyages and Descriptions, vol.II. 1699, first edition, 4 engraved folding maps, [Hill 419], paper flaw in H1 without loss
3. A Collection of Voyages, vol.III. 1729, vol.3 of the collected edition (3 parts in one vol., which includes Dampier's Voyage to New Holland, which is the third volume of Dampier's voyages, originally published in 1703), 37 engraved plates, maps and plans, 6 folding, [Hill 422]
4. A Continuation of a Voyage to New-Holland &c. 1709, first edition, 17 engraved plates, maps and plans, one folding, advertisement leaf at end [ Hill 421]