- 405
[DOBBS, ARTHUR]
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A Short State of the Countries and Trade of North America. London: J. Robinson, 1749
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (200 x 110mm.), 44pp., half calf, old marbled boards, red label
Literature
Staton & Tremaine 219; Sabin 33552
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
"Prepared probably by the Dobbs group. Appended, p.25-28, is Standard of trade, as it obtained in the Bay, in terms of beaver, and, p.29-44, An abstract of the weather, etc., Aug. 1746-Sept. 1747 from the log of the California, on the Moor-Ellis expedition" (Staton & Tremaine). Dobbs was appointed governor of North Carolina in 1754, and served until 1765.