- 641
Hood, Thomas H.
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Notes of a Cruise in H.M.S. “Fawn” in the Western Pacific in the year 1862. Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1863
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (230 x 142mm.), x, [2], 268pp., folding lithographed map, 9 tinted lithographed plates, 5 wood-engraved plates, original blindstamped brown cloth, green endpapers, blue morocco-backed cloth box
“An excellent descriptive narrative touching on most of the major islands in the western pacific” (Hill), including a lengthy section on the Pitcairn Islands, in which Hood provides “much detail on native customs, and includes his thoughts on polygamy, cannibalism, agriculture, religion, child rearing and relations with the whites. There is also an interesting account of the descendants of the Bounty mutineers on Norfolk Island”.
“An excellent descriptive narrative touching on most of the major islands in the western pacific” (Hill), including a lengthy section on the Pitcairn Islands, in which Hood provides “much detail on native customs, and includes his thoughts on polygamy, cannibalism, agriculture, religion, child rearing and relations with the whites. There is also an interesting account of the descendants of the Bounty mutineers on Norfolk Island”.
Literature
Bagnall 1303 (under Cockburn-Hood); Ferguson 10528; Hill (2004) 822
Condition
A fine 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."