Lot 517
  • 517

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Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Arctic Expedition. Instructions from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for the Arctic Expedition. London: House of Commons, 28 April 1854
  • PAPER
FIRST EDITION, folio (340 x 215mm.), 4pp., unbound as issued, blank margin of first leaf slightly soiled

Provenance

Bibliothèque du Palais de la Paix, inkstamps on first leaf

Literature

Arctic Bibliography 45244

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."