Lot 1017
  • 1017

Philalethes

Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • Journal or Narrative of the Boscawen's Voyage to Bombay in the East Indies, Benjamin Braund, Commander... By a Young Gentleman, Passenger on Board. London: Printed for the Author, 1750
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (197 x 115mm.), [ii], 104pp., half calf, marbled boards

Condition

A good copy
"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.
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Catalogue Note

A young man's account of life aboard ship in the course of a voyage from England to Bombay, via the Canary Islands, the west coast of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope, and Madagascar.