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Enderby, Charles
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Enderby, Charles
- Proposal for Re-Establishing the British Southern Whale Fishery... in combination with the colonisation of the Auckland Islands. London: Effingham Wilson, 1847
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SECOND EDITION, 8vo (212 x 138mm.), [iv], 68pp., folding lithographed map, sewn as issued, red morocco-backed cloth box
"In 1847, at the suggestion of certain London merchants, Enderby published a plan for the reinvigoration of the British whaling industry by establishing a whaling station and colony on the Auckland Islands. The Enderby brothers' grant to the islands was subsequently transferred to the British Southern Whale Fishery Company, a royal charter was secured, and Charles Enderby was appointed as lieutenant-governor. In 1849 the settlement was established and whaling commenced. Few whales were caught, however, and as governor Charles Enderby proved a failure. The company was subsequently declared bankrupt and in 1852 the colony was abandoned" (ODNB).
"In 1847, at the suggestion of certain London merchants, Enderby published a plan for the reinvigoration of the British whaling industry by establishing a whaling station and colony on the Auckland Islands. The Enderby brothers' grant to the islands was subsequently transferred to the British Southern Whale Fishery Company, a royal charter was secured, and Charles Enderby was appointed as lieutenant-governor. In 1849 the settlement was established and whaling commenced. Few whales were caught, however, and as governor Charles Enderby proved a failure. The company was subsequently declared bankrupt and in 1852 the colony was abandoned" (ODNB).
Provenance
"John Cobbold Esquire with Capt Pirley's respects Trinity House 26 Feby 1847", inscription on title
Literature
Bagnall 1818
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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."