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Fletcher, Charles
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Description
- Fletcher, Charles
- A Maritime State Considered, as to the Health of Seamen. Dublin: for the Author, 1786
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (207 x 118mm.), contemporary sheep, flat spine with red morocco label, title damaged in the blank lower inner margin, old repair to blank foremargin on p.47, staining at lower edges, some spotting, binding rubbed
Literature
Holmes, Bibliography of Captain James Cook, 106; Welcome III, p.32
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Very rare. An extensive endorsement of Captain Cook's precautions against scurvy, as well as approving the findings of Lind and Blane. The author records his meeting with Cook at Madeira in 1772 on his Antarctic voyage, describes his voyage on the Swallow up the Persian Gulf to Basra, to India and the East Indies, and on the Roebuck to Antigua and Virginia.