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Cockburn, William
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Cockburn, William
- An Account of the Nature, Causes, Symptoms and Cure of the Distempers that are Incident to Seafaring people. With Observations on the Diet of the Sea-men in His Majesty's Navy. London: Hugh Newman, 1696
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 12mo (149 x 95mm.), [xii], 173, [vii]pp., contemporary unlettered dark calf, binding very slightly worn
Provenance
"E. Libris F Nicholls", old inscription (possibly Dr Frank Nicholls (bap. 1699-1778), anatomist and physician - see ODNB); H.F. Norman, book label (sale at Christie's New York, 15 June 1998, lot 376)
Literature
Garrison-Morton 2147; Wing C4815; Norman 492
Condition
A very good copy
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"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
One of the first English books on naval medicine. Rare.