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Doorly, Gerald S.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The Voyages of the Morning. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1916
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, DEDICATION COPY, 8vo (201 x 121mm.), xx, 224pp., half-title, folding map, 20 plates, original pictorial blue cloth, slipcase
Doorly, a junior officer aboard Scott's relief ship Morning in 1902-3 and 1903-4, "produced not only a very interesting, pleasant, and readable firsthand account but also one of the scarcest books of Antarctic exploration. The book records the discovery of Scott Island and the first landing on Beaufort Island, and personal impressions of the Southern party upon their return" (Rosove).
Doorly, a junior officer aboard Scott's relief ship Morning in 1902-3 and 1903-4, "produced not only a very interesting, pleasant, and readable firsthand account but also one of the scarcest books of Antarctic exploration. The book records the discovery of Scott Island and the first landing on Beaufort Island, and personal impressions of the Southern party upon their return" (Rosove).
Provenance
Edward Evans (Lord Mountevans), pencil note regarding his ownership of this copy on pastedown endleaf, and as such the dedication copy (the printed dedication is "To my chum", identified as Evans by Rosove)
Literature
Rosove 96.A1 ("very scarce"); Taurus 142
Condition
A very good copy
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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."