- 708
Keate, George--Hockin, John Pearce
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A Supplement to the Account of the Pelew Islands; compiled from the Journals of the Panther and Endeavour... and from the oral communications of Captain H. Wilson. London: Printed for Captain Henry Wilson by W. Bulmer and Co. [&c.], 1803
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (283 x 229mm.), [viii], 72pp., half-title, 5 engraved plates, red morocco, gilt edges, blue drab endpapers
Literature
Hill (2004) 816
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.
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 is a companion to Keate's Account (lot 706), and was included as a part of the fifth edition of that work, but also, as here, printed separately in just a few copies for those who had already purchased an earlier edition.
"After the death of Prince Lee Boo [see footnote to lot 706]... the East India Company sent out these two ships under Captain John M'Cluer to convey the unfortunate news to Abba Thulle, the King of the Palau Islands. The Company also sent out gifts of cattle, domestic animals, plants, and seeds to the inhabitants. The Englishmen and the Palau islanders established friendly relationships, and the ships stayed intermittently for over a year, allowing the crew to teach the natives how to plant and cultivate the new crops. Each ship left for several months at a time to survey the coast of New Guinea and to visit the coast of China" (Hill).