- 684
Jarman, Robert
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Jarman, Robert
- Journal of a Voyage to the South Seas, in the "Japan," employed in the Sperm Whale Fishery, under the command of Capt. John May. London: Longman and Co. and Charles Tilt, [1838]
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (158 x 94mm.), [vi], 242pp., contemporary black ribbed cloth, text slightly soiled
"A very rare and little-known account of an English whaling and trading voyage" (Forbes). The voyage took place 1831-1834 and the work includes a long stop at Coupang, Malaya, an account of the Bounty mutineers, and visits to Honolulu, Sydney and the Bay of Islands.
"A very rare and little-known account of an English whaling and trading voyage" (Forbes). The voyage took place 1831-1834 and the work includes a long stop at Coupang, Malaya, an account of the Bounty mutineers, and visits to Honolulu, Sydney and the Bay of Islands.
Provenance
James Douthwaite, inscription, "July 1857 / A Friend will meet / And then must part / I trust we will meet a / Gain / James Douthwaite / Whitby"; Ida Marriott, signature
Literature
Bagnall 2865 (with different imprint: Beccles); Ferguson 2526; Forbes 1104; not in Hill
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."