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Jukes, J. Beete
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of the Surveying Voyage of H.M.S. Fly, commanded by Captain F.P. Blackwood, R.N., in Torres Strait, New Guinea, and other islands of the Eastern Archipelago… together with an excursion into the eastern part of Java. London: T. & W. Boone, 1847
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (222 x 135mm.), (vol.1) xii, [2], 424pp.; (vol.2) [2pp. adverts], vi, [2], 362pp., 2 folding maps, 19 plates, illustrations in the text, original deep cobalt blue blindstamped cloth, partly unopened, blue morocco-backed cloth boxes
Jukes was zoologist on this expedition which made a detailed scientific survey of the northeast coast of Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, the subject of one of the folding maps.
Jukes was zoologist on this expedition which made a detailed scientific survey of the northeast coast of Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, the subject of one of the folding maps.
Provenance
Sir Thomas Phillipps, press-mark
Literature
Ferguson 4549; Hill (2004) 901; Wantrup 92a (but with different advertisements)
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."