- 727
[King, Richard]
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Facts and Arguments in favour of a new expedition to the shores of the Arctic Ocean. [London: Privately printed, 1836]
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FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, 8vo (172 x 100mm.), [ii map], 3-40pp., lithographed map, red morocco, gilt turn-ins, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, map with minor repairs to the outer blank margin
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
A special separate printing of the last chapter of the author's Narrative of a Journey (London, 1836 - see lot 730). The text was reset and issued for private distribution. WorldCat locates only four copies; it is not found in any bibliography and is unrecorded at auction.
On the recto of the map is an ink inscription in the author's hand: "From the Author. On a new Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Ocean." The drop-head title has a presentation inscription in ink: "James Whishaw Esq. with the Author's Compts."