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Byron, George Anson
Estimate
800 - 1,400 GBP
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Description
- Byron, George Anson
- Voyage of HMS Blonde to the Sandwich Islands. London: John Murray, 1826
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (273 x 211mm.), x, [ii], 260pp., 2 engraved maps [1 folding], 13 plates [aquatints and engravings, 1 folding], contemporary green calf, full gilt spine, covers decorated in gilt and blind, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, some spotting and browning, 1 plate almost loose, small tear to p.167 without loss
Provenance
[Earl of Shrewsbury], armorial bookplate
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.139; Forbes 630; Hill (2004) 231
Condition
A good copy
"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
George Anson Byron was a cousin of the celebrated poet. His grandfather John Byron circumnavigated the world with George Anson (see lots 29-38) in 1740-44.
The expedition "was undertaken to convey back to the Hawaiian Islands the remains of King Kamehameha II and his wife Queen Kamamalu, who had died from measles during their state visit to England." Its account provides "much interesting information on Hawaii and its natural history and inhabitants" (Hill).