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Grant, James
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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- Grant, James
- The Narrative of a Voyage of Discovery, performed in His Majesty's Vessel the Lady Nelson, of sixty tons burthen, with sliding keels... to New South Wales. London: Printed by C. Roworth for T. Egerton, 1803
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (265 x 205mm.), [xiv], [v]-xxvi, [ii blank], 196pp., folding engraved map, 7 plates [1 hand-coloured], contemporary half calf, dark red label, marbled boards and edges
"The Lady Nelson sailed through Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria, being the first known vessel to do so from west to east. The vessel was especially designed... for survey work in shallow waters... Grant described the flora and fauna as well as giving his observations on the navigation of Bass Strait, and he included a list of newly discovered islands, bays, and capes" (Hill).
This copy includes a "List of the encouragers of this work" which is not found in most copies.
"The Lady Nelson sailed through Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria, being the first known vessel to do so from west to east. The vessel was especially designed... for survey work in shallow waters... Grant described the flora and fauna as well as giving his observations on the navigation of Bass Strait, and he included a list of newly discovered islands, bays, and capes" (Hill).
This copy includes a "List of the encouragers of this work" which is not found in most copies.
Literature
Ferguson 375; Hill (2004) 718; Wantrup 75
Condition
A good copy
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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."