- 749
Laird, Macgregor, and R.A.K. Oldfield
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of an Expedition into the Interior of Africa, by the River Niger, in the Steam-vessels Quorra and Alburkah. London: Richard Bentley, 1837
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (230 x 140mm.), (vol.1) xvi, 452pp.; (vol.2) viii, 448pp., lithographed map, 6 aquatint plates, original grey boards, printed paper labels, uncut, slipcase
Provenance
J.R. Smith 1837, signature in vol.2
Condition
A good copy
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"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
An ill-fated expedition which lost twenty-three crew members in its first month due to malaria. The Quorra, the first ocean-going iron ship, ran onto a sandbar and was stuck for five months, and upon reaching Fundah, Laird was held virtual prisoner and the natives refused to trade. Oldfield who had been recruited as a surgeon ended up acting as captain, mate and engineer on board the Alburkah which eventually made it back to Fernando Po with just three other survivors. (See Howgego, Encyclopedia of Exploration 1800 to 1850, p.339).