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ERSKINE, JOHN ELPHINSTONE
Estimate
400 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Journal of a Cruise among the Islands of the Western Pacific, including the Feejees. London: John Murray, 1853
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 136mm.), viii, 488pp., large folding engraved map, 7 plates [4 chromolithographed], 11 text illustrations, original blindstamped purple cloth gilt, yellow endpapers, unopened, blue morocco-backed cloth box, spine slightly faded
Captain Erskine sailed from Russell, New Zealand, to Niue or Savage Island, then visited Manua, Tutuila, and Upolu of the Samoan Islands, Vava'u, Lifuka, Tongatabu, Fiji, the New Hebrides, New Caledonia, and Port Jackson.
Captain Erskine sailed from Russell, New Zealand, to Niue or Savage Island, then visited Manua, Tutuila, and Upolu of the Samoan Islands, Vava'u, Lifuka, Tongatabu, Fiji, the New Hebrides, New Caledonia, and Port Jackson.
Provenance
Sir Thomas Phillipps, with his press-mark
Literature
Hill (2004) 568
Condition
A 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."