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Hall, Basil
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island. London: John Murray, 1818
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (270 x 205mm.), xvi, 222, cxxx, [lxxii] pp., [2pp. adverts], half-title, dedication leaf, 6 engraved maps, 5 folding, 9 aquatint plates, 8 hand-coloured, contemporary blue straight-grained half morocco, flat spine gilt in compartments, marbled boards and endpapers, yellow edges, some slight offsetting
"Hall's book… describes… his explorations in the little known eastern seas, and his visit to Canton (Guangzhou). His interview with Napoleon, who had known his father as a schoolboy at Brienne, is also recounted in the book” (ODNB).
The work is notable for aquatint plates after William Havell, who accompanied the embassy.
"Hall's book… describes… his explorations in the little known eastern seas, and his visit to Canton (Guangzhou). His interview with Napoleon, who had known his father as a schoolboy at Brienne, is also recounted in the book” (ODNB).
The work is notable for aquatint plates after William Havell, who accompanied the embassy.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 558; Hill (2004) 749; Löwendahl 802; Lust 372 (later edition with different title)
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."