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Cross, Joseph
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Cross, Joseph
- Journals of Several Expeditions made in Western Australia, during the years 1829 [-] 1832. London: J. Cross, 1833
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 12mo, xxii, 264pp., [ii pp. adverts], folding engraved map, original blue cloth, printed paper label, blue morocco-backed cloth clamshell box, joints cracked
Provenance
Samuel Horton, signature on title; O.J. Trinder, armorial bookplate
Literature
Ferguson 1664; Wantrup 151
Condition
A very 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
The earliest work relating to inland exploration of Western Australia, containing reports of twenty expeditions made around the Swan River settlement, including those by the Surveyor General John Septimus Roe and the artist and assistant Surveyor Robert Dale. The map was drawn by Cross himself.