- 441
Ellis, William
Estimate
350 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Ellis, William
- Narrative of a Tour through Hawaii. London: for the Author, by H. Fisher, Son, and P. Jackson, 1826
- paper
FIRST EDITION (see footnote), 8vo (210 x 132mm.), [x], [3]-442pp., engraved folding map, 7 engraved plates, contemporary calf, spine gilt and blind, wide flat bands, covers bordered in gilt, marbled endpapers and edges, slight spotting to plates and offsetting to text
"This volume is in every way an enlargement and improvement of [A Journal of a Tour around Hawaii, Boston, 1825 (see lot 439)]... The descriptive narrative is greatly expanded, and included is an eye-witness report from Hawaiians on the death of Captain Cook" (Forbes).
"This volume is in every way an enlargement and improvement of [A Journal of a Tour around Hawaii, Boston, 1825 (see lot 439)]... The descriptive narrative is greatly expanded, and included is an eye-witness report from Hawaiians on the death of Captain Cook" (Forbes).
Literature
Forbes 634; Hill (2004) 545; Holmes 84
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
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