- 395
Dick, James
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- A Geological and Prospecting Expedition which filled many blank spaces on the map. Mr. R.L. Jack, Geologist, and Mr. James Crosbie, Leader, Prospector. Port Douglas: Printed at the “Record” Office, 1913
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (170 x 105mm.), 28pp., drop-head title, original stapled printed wrappers
RARE. Robert Logan Jack was the official Queensland geologist, and did much to chart that region, while searching for goldfields and mineral deposits. The present pamphlet deals with the exploration of the Cape York Peninsula in 1879-1880. Jack endured many hardships, not least being speared in the shoulder by hostile aborigines.
Evidence from the printer's file copy suggests that only sixty-five or seventy copies were printed (see Australian Book Auctions, sale, 1 May 2006).
RARE. Robert Logan Jack was the official Queensland geologist, and did much to chart that region, while searching for goldfields and mineral deposits. The present pamphlet deals with the exploration of the Cape York Peninsula in 1879-1880. Jack endured many hardships, not least being speared in the shoulder by hostile aborigines.
Evidence from the printer's file copy suggests that only sixty-five or seventy copies were printed (see Australian Book Auctions, sale, 1 May 2006).
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."
"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."