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Carver, Jonathan
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Carver, Jonathan
- Travels through the Interior Parts of North America, in the Years 1766-1768. London: C. Dilly, 1781
- paper
Third edition, second issue (see footnote), 8vo (219 x 128mm.), [iv], 22, [ii blank], [xxii], xvi, 17-544pp., [xx pp. index], engraved portrait, 2 folding engraved maps [coloured outlines], 5 engraved plates [4 hand-coloured], tree calf by J. Mackenzie [c.1830]
Literature
Howes C215; Sabin 11184
Condition
A fine 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
This second issue of the third edition is considered the most complete and "best edition" (Howes) of Carver's account. It includes a biographical sketch of the author and an index which first appeared in this issue, and a hand-coloured tobacco plant plate which first appeared in this edition.