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Dampier, William
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Description
- Dampier, William
- A complete set of first editions of Dampier's voyages, comprising:
- Paper
[Volume 1]. A New Voyage Round the World. London: James Knapton, 1697, [x], vi, 550pp., [iv pp. errata/adverts], 5 engraved maps [world by Moll, Isthmus of Darien, Middle Part of America, East Indies, Bashee Isles]
[Volume 2]. Voyages and Descriptions. Vol.II in three parts, viz. 1. A Supplement of the Voyage round the World... 2. Two Voyages to Compeachy... 3. A Discourse of Trade-Winds... London: James Knapton, 1699, [viii], 184, 132, [iv], 112pp., [lxxvi pp. index], 4 engraved maps [Malacca, Campechy, South Seas, Atlantic]
[Volume 3]. A Voyage to New Holland, &c. in the Year, 1699... Vol.III. London: James Knapton, 1703, [xxiv], 162pp., [ix index], [v pp. adverts], folding engraved coloured map [voyage route], 14 plates
bound with [Volume 4]. A Continuation of a Voyage to New-Holland, &c. In the Year 1699. London: W. Botham for James Knapton, 1709, [xvi], 198, [viii] pp., [ii pp. adverts], folding engraved map [voyage route], 17 plates
Together 4 volumes bound in 3, ALL FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo (186 x 115mm.), contemporary panelled calf, occasional slight soiling, vol.2 slightly spotted and browned, and with repair to map at p.184, bindings slightly rubbed, rebacked
Dampier's early seafaring life was largely taken up with buccaneering in South America and the Pacific. The first volume here, A New Voyage Round the World, recounts Dampier's voyage from South America across the Pacific to the East Indies and whilst traveling extensively in that region between 1683 and 1691, the first landing of an Englishman on Australian soil. The return to England was by way of the Cape of Good Hope. The second volume, Voyages and Descriptions, contains supplementary material relating to his circumnavigation.
The success of the first voyage was such that the British Admiralty commissioned Dampier to conduct surveys of New Holland, or Australia, aboard the Roebuck. The third and fourth volumes describe this expedition, also containing information on South America, South Africa and the East Indies, as well as his conclusion of Australia that "it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but I am certain that it joyns neither Asia, Africa, nor America".
[Volume 2]. Voyages and Descriptions. Vol.II in three parts, viz. 1. A Supplement of the Voyage round the World... 2. Two Voyages to Compeachy... 3. A Discourse of Trade-Winds... London: James Knapton, 1699, [viii], 184, 132, [iv], 112pp., [lxxvi pp. index], 4 engraved maps [Malacca, Campechy, South Seas, Atlantic]
[Volume 3]. A Voyage to New Holland, &c. in the Year, 1699... Vol.III. London: James Knapton, 1703, [xxiv], 162pp., [ix index], [v pp. adverts], folding engraved coloured map [voyage route], 14 plates
bound with [Volume 4]. A Continuation of a Voyage to New-Holland, &c. In the Year 1699. London: W. Botham for James Knapton, 1709, [xvi], 198, [viii] pp., [ii pp. adverts], folding engraved map [voyage route], 17 plates
Together 4 volumes bound in 3, ALL FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo (186 x 115mm.), contemporary panelled calf, occasional slight soiling, vol.2 slightly spotted and browned, and with repair to map at p.184, bindings slightly rubbed, rebacked
Dampier's early seafaring life was largely taken up with buccaneering in South America and the Pacific. The first volume here, A New Voyage Round the World, recounts Dampier's voyage from South America across the Pacific to the East Indies and whilst traveling extensively in that region between 1683 and 1691, the first landing of an Englishman on Australian soil. The return to England was by way of the Cape of Good Hope. The second volume, Voyages and Descriptions, contains supplementary material relating to his circumnavigation.
The success of the first voyage was such that the British Admiralty commissioned Dampier to conduct surveys of New Holland, or Australia, aboard the Roebuck. The third and fourth volumes describe this expedition, also containing information on South America, South Africa and the East Indies, as well as his conclusion of Australia that "it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but I am certain that it joyns neither Asia, Africa, nor America".
Literature
Hill (2004) 417 (second edition), 419, 420, 421
Condition
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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."