- 141
Bligh, Captain William
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Bligh, Captain William
- A Narrative of the Mutiny, on board His Majesty's Ship Bounty... and subsequent voyage of part of the crew, in the ship's boat. London: George Nicol, 1790
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (320 x 255mm.), [iv], 88pp., 3 folding engraved maps, 1 folding plate, original blue paper boards, white paper spine, uncut, calf-backed cloth clamshell box, some wear to plates, binding somewhat worn
Literature
Hill (2004) 132
Condition
A good copy
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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
"Captain Bligh's own account of the mutiny, one of the most remarkable incidents in the whole of maritime history. After the publication of his narrative, Bligh presented copies to the Lords of the Admiralty and other influential people in the hope that his account of the mutiny would absolve him from any blame" (Hill). The official account did not appear until 1792 under the title A Voyage to the South Sea (see lots 143 and 144).