- 720
Keppel, Henry
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Keppel, Henry
- A Visit to the Indian Archipelago, in H.M. Ship Maender. With Portions of the Private Journal of Sir James Brooke. London: Richard Bentley, 1853
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (252 x 152mm.), (vol.1) [iv], vii-xiv, [ii], 302pp., [ii pp. adverts]; (vol.2) viii, 286pp., [ii pp. adverts], half-title in volume 2, engraved folding map [in the rear cover pocket of vol.1], 8 tinted lithographed plates, original blindstamped blue cloth, pictorially gilt, yellow endpapers, slipcase, plates and some adjacent leaves spotted, without half-title in vol.1
Provenance
Sir Archibald Dunbar of Northfield, armorial bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 550; Hill (2004) 920; not traced in Ferguson, Robertson or Wantrup
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
In 1847 Keppel was appointed to convey Sir James Brooke to Labuan, off Borneo, to assume his position as governor there. The work describes his journey to and from Labuan and travels in the East Indies, including piracy in the South China Sea, and visits to Singapore, Manila, Sydney and Hobart.