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Elder, Thomas
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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- Elder, Thomas
- Journal of the Elder Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1891-2. Under Command of D. Lindsay. Equiped solely at the Cost of Sir Thomas Elder, for the Purpose of Completing the Exploration of Australia. Adelaide: C.E. Bristow, 1893, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (210 x 135mm.), (text vol.) 208pp., original grey printed wrappers; (atlas vol.) 2 very large folding maps, in original pale blue printed octavo portfolio, blue ribbon ties, old manuscript title in ink on spines, [Ferguson 9409a; Wantrup 208]
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Handbook of Instructions for the Guidance of the Officers of the Elder Scientific Exploration Expedition to the Unknown Portions of Australia. Adelaide: W.K. Thomas & Co., 1891, FIRST EDITION, 8vo (210 x 140mm.), [ii], 36pp., original green printed wrappers, [Ferguson 9409; Wantrup 209]
The Elder Exploring Expedition. Despatches from the Party. Reprinted from S.A. Register, November 9, 1891. Adelaide: W.K. Thomas & Co., [1891], 4to (265 x 209mm.), 4pp., [Wantrup 210; not traced in Ferguson], a few short tears, 2 repaired
Map showing the Route Travelled by the Elder Exploring Expedition. Adelaide: Vardon & Pritchard, [c.1893], 600 x 1040mm., [not traced in Ferguson or Wantrup], a few repairs at folds
Together 5 items housed in 2 uniform blue morocco-backed cloth boxes (310 x 230mm.), spines lettered in gilt
The Elder Exploring Expedition. Despatches from the Party. Reprinted from S.A. Register, November 9, 1891. Adelaide: W.K. Thomas & Co., [1891], 4to (265 x 209mm.), 4pp., [Wantrup 210; not traced in Ferguson], a few short tears, 2 repaired
Map showing the Route Travelled by the Elder Exploring Expedition. Adelaide: Vardon & Pritchard, [c.1893], 600 x 1040mm., [not traced in Ferguson or Wantrup], a few repairs at folds
Together 5 items housed in 2 uniform blue morocco-backed cloth boxes (310 x 230mm.), spines lettered in gilt
Condition
the conditon of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."