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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The Arctic Shores of America and Part of Asia; shewing the tracts and discoveries of H.M.S. Hecla and Griper, from Baffin Bay to Melville Island by Sir Edward Parry 1819 & 20. & of H.M.S. Investigator, from Behring Strait to Mercy Bay, commanded by Captn. McClure, 1850, 51, 52 & 53. Completing the discovery of the North West Passage. Also the Coasts discovered or examined by the officers of the expeditions sent in search of Sir John Franklin. London: John Arrowsmith, 1854
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630 x 200mm., hand-coloured engraved chart, early manuscript annotations, dates and tracks, dissected and backed on linen, folding into original green cloth folder, printed label on cover
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."