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Description
- Arctic Expeditions. Copy of Letter addressed by Lady Franklin to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, dated 24th February 1854, in reference to their Lordship’s Announcement in the London Gazette of the 20th January 1854, respecting the Officers and Crews of Her Majesty’s Ships “Erebus” and “Terror;” and of a Copy of such Notice. London: House of Commons, 24 March 1854
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FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY FROM LADY FRANKLIN, folio (340 x 205mm.), 12, [2]pp., later related material pasted in on blank leaves at end, blue cloth, red label
Presentation copy, inscribed "Lieut. C. Pasco RN with Lady Franklin's kind regards March 30 1854".
Presentation copy, inscribed "Lieut. C. Pasco RN with Lady Franklin's kind regards March 30 1854".
Provenance
G. & N. Ingleton, book label
Literature
Arctic Bibliography 45242
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."