- 729
King, Richard
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Franklin Expedition. To His Grace The Duke of Newcastle... A Letter of Appeal, by Dr. King, M.D. London: John Churchill, 1860
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (189 x 112mm.), 28pp., 2 maps, one plate, 2 folding printed tables, calf-backed old marbled boards
Literature
Staton & Tremaine 3992; not in Sabin
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
Published after the discovery of Franklin's party by M'Clintock in 1859, this pamphlet recaps King's experience in Arctic exploration and the recommendations he made over previous years for the rescue of Franklin (also found in The Franklin Expedition from First to Last, lot 728). This provides justification for his appeal that a party should be sent out "for the purpose of completing the search for the remains, and possible survivors, of The Franklin Expedition". RARE.