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Description
- Additional Papers relative to the Arctic Expedition under the Orders of Captain Austin and Mr. William Penny. London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, 1852
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (320 x 205mm.), iv, 368pp., 15 lithographed maps, 6 folding, red half morocco gilt, original printed blue wrappers bound in, one map strengthened at edge
Provenance
R.B. Kimball, presentation inscription from Sir Edward Belcher, naval officer and hydrographer, and author and commander of The Last of the Arctic Voyages; being a Narrative of the Expedition in HMS Assistance, in search of Sir John Franklin (see Part I, lots 103-108); Dartmouth College Library, bookplate
Literature
Arctic Bibliography 45228
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."