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ARCTIC REWARDS
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Arctic Rewards and their Claimants. London: T. Hatchard, 1856
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (205 x 130mm.), 32pp., half-title, half calf over old marbled boards, red label
Literature
Sabin 1925
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
A very rare work (just one copy traced at auction in almost 40 years) concerning John Rae's search for Sir John Franklin, and arguing for the continuation of the search for him.
"To their friends and brother officers of Franklin and his companions should be confided the touching and noble mission of gathering up the last recorded words and written documents of the dead, and bringing them home to the country, of whose history they form a part, and to the friends who will cherish them as their dearest treasures" (pp.30-31)