- 751
Lander, Richard
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Records of Captain Clapperton's Last Expedition to Africa: by Richard Lander, his Faithful Attendant, and the only Surviving Member of the Expedition. London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1830
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FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (202 x 122mm.), (vol.1) xxiv, 310pp., [ii pp. adverts]; (vol.2) vi, 294pp., half-title in volume 1, one engraved plate, original grey paper boards, uncut, printed paper labels, slipcase
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
"[Lander] went to west Africa [with Clapperton] and was his devoted servant during this, his last expedition. They sailed in the Brazen in August 1825, reaching Badagri and thence heading inland, experiencing much sickness and privation en route. They crossed the Niger and went on as far as Sokoto where Clapperton died in 1827. Despite his own severe illness, Lander made his way back to the coast, reporting Clapperton's death to Denham who sent the news to England. Lander followed with Clapperton's papers, arriving at Portsmouth in April 1828. He made his way to Truro in poor health and was initially unable to edit Clapperton's Journal which appeared in 1829 with Lander's own Journal appended. In 1830 with the help of his brother John Lander, Richard produced an edited version in two volumes [i.e. this work]" (ODNB).