Lot 3
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Abrahall, Chandos Hoskyns

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Abrahall, Chandos Hoskyns
  • Arctic Enterprise. A Poem, in Seven Parts. London: Hope & Co., 1856
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, [viii], 216pp., original blindstamped blue cloth, yellow endpapers, gilt edges, slipcase, slightly spotted at beginning and end

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."

Catalogue Note

The work is dedicated to Lady Franklin and includes a list of the officers in Franklin's ships Erebus and Terror. Many of the 132 named subscribers were involved in the search expeditions.