- 1035
Portlock, Nathaniel, and George Dixon
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- An Abridgement of Portlock and Dixon's Voyage round the World. London: John Stockdale, 1789
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (218 x 125mm.), [ii pp. engraved title], [viii], 272pp., large folding engraved map, one engraved plate, dark blue morocco by Hembra, gilt edges, map with some wear at folds
Literature
Forbes 178; Hill (2004) 1378; Howes P494; Sabin 20365
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description. 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.
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
"This abridgement appears to have been taken largely from the work of Captain Portlock. Some copies were issued with a world chart [as in this copy], others without one. This edition is much scarcer than the original quarto edition [see lot 1034]" (Hill).