- 1045
Prinsep, Mrs. Augustus
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Illustrations to Prinsep's Journal of a Voyage from Calcutta to Van Dieman's Land. London: Smith & Elder, 1833
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to (296 x 242mm.), (vol.1) 6 hand-coloured lithographed plates on india paper; (vol.2) plan and 4 hand-coloured lithographed plates on india paper [including one folding panorama], both volumes in printed pictorial title wrappers, sewn as issued, housed in a red morocco-backed cloth box
Literature
Abbey, Travel 607 (uncoloured, on india paper); Ferguson 1696; Wantrup 231b (noting that india paper copies were issued plain or coloured, the latter being "very rare indeed")
Condition
A fine 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
Most of the views are of Hobart and New Norfolk, though there is also one of Angir (Java) and two of Penang.