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EDEN, WILLIAM, ATTRIBUTED TO
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The History of New Holland... with a particular account of its Produce and Inhabitants; and a Description of Botany Bay. London: John Stockdale, 1787
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (210 x 125mm.), xxiv, 254pp., [ii pp. adverts], 2 folding engraved maps coloured in outline, red straight-grained morocco, gilt spine with the armorial crests of Brooke-Hitching, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, maps with offsetting, one with clean tear along fold
Ferguson notes that the work "is usually attributed, in error, to William Eden, Lord Auckland, because of the inclusion of the fourth chapter of Eden's Principles of Penal Law, first published in 1772... a second second edition of this book was published in 1808 and incorrectly attributed to George Barrington". The greater part of the book is devoted to Captain Cook's discoveries.
Ferguson notes that the work "is usually attributed, in error, to William Eden, Lord Auckland, because of the inclusion of the fourth chapter of Eden's Principles of Penal Law, first published in 1772... a second second edition of this book was published in 1808 and incorrectly attributed to George Barrington". The greater part of the book is devoted to Captain Cook's discoveries.
Literature
Ferguson 24; Holmes 66
Condition
A 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."