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Ellis, William
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Ellis, William
- A Vindication of the South Sea Missions from the Misrepresentations of Otto von Kotzebue, Captain of the Russian Navy. London: Frederick Westley and A.H. Davis, 1831
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), iv, 164pp., original cloth-backed printed grey wrappers, uncut, red morocco-backed cloth box
"An important and very rare review of Otto von Kotzebue's New Voyage... There are also occasional comments on the voyages of Cook and others" (Forbes). There have been no copies of this work at auction in the last 40 years.
"An important and very rare review of Otto von Kotzebue's New Voyage... There are also occasional comments on the voyages of Cook and others" (Forbes). There have been no copies of this work at auction in the last 40 years.
Literature
Forbes 777; not in Hill
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."