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Phillip, Arthur
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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- Phillip, Arthur
- The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay; with an account of the establishment of the colonies of Port Jackson & Norfolk Island. London: John Stockdale, 1789
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (285 x 214mm.), [2], 6, [6], 293, lxxiv pp., [2pp. adverts], engraved portrait frontispiece, engraved title, dedication leaf, errata leaf, list of plates, list of subscribers, 54 engraved maps and plates, some double-page or folding, including one duplicate Caspian tern, contemporary tree calf, full gilt spine, red label, yellow edges
Literature
Ferguson 47; Hill 2004 (1346); Wantrup 5
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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 first official account of the first settlement in Australia. Compiled from the official reports of Governor Phillip this work was the first authentic and official account of the expedition to New South Wales and of the foundation of the colony.