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Funnell, William
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Funnell, William
- A Voyage Round the World. Containing an Account of Captain Dampier's Expedition into the South-Seas in the Ship St George, in the years 1703 and 1704.. London: W. Botham for James Knapton, 1707
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (190 x 112mm.), xxiv, 300, [xviii] pp., 5 engraved maps and 10 plates, contemporary panelled calf, full gilt spine, red label, a few small splash marks on upper cover
Funnell's account of Dampier's disastrous expedition of 1703-04 in which he recounts the voyage and criticises his captain (see also lot 366). "His narrative contained much that was objectionable to Dampier, who immediately afterwards published a Vindication of his voyage, pointing out Funnell's misrepresentations. This work is also to be found in the fourth volume of Dampier's collected writings [see lot 365], in spite of Dampier's protests to his publisher" (Hill).
After various adventures and engagements in South America the title traces the route "from Amapalla on the West coast of Mexico, to East India... thro' a newly discover'd streight near the coast of New Guinea; his arrival at Amboyna: with a large description of that and other Spice Islands; as also of Batavia, the Cape of Good Hope, &c."
Funnell's account of Dampier's disastrous expedition of 1703-04 in which he recounts the voyage and criticises his captain (see also lot 366). "His narrative contained much that was objectionable to Dampier, who immediately afterwards published a Vindication of his voyage, pointing out Funnell's misrepresentations. This work is also to be found in the fourth volume of Dampier's collected writings [see lot 365], in spite of Dampier's protests to his publisher" (Hill).
After various adventures and engagements in South America the title traces the route "from Amapalla on the West coast of Mexico, to East India... thro' a newly discover'd streight near the coast of New Guinea; his arrival at Amboyna: with a large description of that and other Spice Islands; as also of Batavia, the Cape of Good Hope, &c."
Provenance
Viscount Lymington, armorial bookplate
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.333; Hill (2004) 664; Mendelssohn (1979) II, p.305; Sabin 26213
Condition
A good copy.
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"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."