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Northwest Passage--Anonymous
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A Chart of the discoveries of HM Ships Hecla and Griper command[ed] by Lieuts W.E. Parry & M. Liddon being on a voyage to discover a NW Passage. [1821], 195 x 366mm., manuscript chart in ink and colours on paper, watermarked 'Middleton & Hodgkinsons 1819'
- paper
The map depicts the track of the two ships westward from Baffin Bay to Melville Island, comparable to the printed chart by John Bushnan published in Parry's account of the expedition, 1821.
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."
Catalogue Note
The map depicts the track of the two ships westward from Baffin Bay to Melville Island, comparable to the printed chart by John Bushnan published in Parry's account of the expedition, 1821.