- 656
Hume, Hamilton, and William Hovell
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Journey of Discovery to Port Phillip, New South Wales in 1824 and 1825. By W.H. Hovell and H. Hume. Second Edition. Sydney: James Tegg, 1837
- paper
FIRST PUBLISHED EDITION, 8vo (215 x 130mm.), viii, 98pp., folding engraved map by Raphael Clint, the route highlighted in red, contemporary green cloth, slipcase
Hume set out with William Hovell to travel overland from Appin to the south coast. They reached Corio Bay having discovered the Australian Alps and many rivers including the Tumut, Murray, Ovens and Goulburn. Their expedition not only corrected Oxley's misconception of inhospitable southerly lands but also laid the groundwork for later expeditions by Charles Sturt and Thomas Mitchell.
William Bland persuaded Hovell to allow publication of his field book and in 1831 a preliminary, unpublished printing was made. The present 1837 edition, edited by Bland, represents the first general publication of Hovell's account. Hume's own account of their original expedition was published for the first time in 1855.
"The Bland edition of Hovell’s journal has a place in every inland exploration collection. Unfortunately, even the ‘second edition’ [i.e. this first published edition] is of such rarity that all but a few collectors must be content without a copy” (Wantrup).
Hume set out with William Hovell to travel overland from Appin to the south coast. They reached Corio Bay having discovered the Australian Alps and many rivers including the Tumut, Murray, Ovens and Goulburn. Their expedition not only corrected Oxley's misconception of inhospitable southerly lands but also laid the groundwork for later expeditions by Charles Sturt and Thomas Mitchell.
William Bland persuaded Hovell to allow publication of his field book and in 1831 a preliminary, unpublished printing was made. The present 1837 edition, edited by Bland, represents the first general publication of Hovell's account. Hume's own account of their original expedition was published for the first time in 1855.
"The Bland edition of Hovell’s journal has a place in every inland exploration collection. Unfortunately, even the ‘second edition’ [i.e. this first published edition] is of such rarity that all but a few collectors must be content without a copy” (Wantrup).
Provenance
Rollo Hammet, book label
Literature
Ferguson 2234; Wantrup 110 (and pp.184-191)
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."