- 445
ELLIS, WILLIAM--[SANDERS, ELIZABETH]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Remarks on the "Tour Around Hawaii" by the Missionaries, Messrs. Ellis, Thurston, Bishop, and Goodrich, in 1823. Salem: for the Author, 1848
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (218 x 133mm.), [ii], iv, 42pp., original printed wrappers
A response to Ellis' A Journal of a Tour Around Hawaii (see lot 439), with which she disagreed strongly, extolling the virtues and hospitality of the natives and criticising the missionaries.
A response to Ellis' A Journal of a Tour Around Hawaii (see lot 439), with which she disagreed strongly, extolling the virtues and hospitality of the natives and criticising the missionaries.
Literature
Forbes 1714 ("the pamphlet is only very rarely found")
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."