- 809
M'Clure, Robert
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The North-West Passage. Capt. M'Clure's Despatches from Her Majesty's Discovery Ship "Investigator," off Point Warren and Cape Bathurst. London: John Betts, 1853
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (230 x 145mm.), 48pp. (the last 3pp. are adverts), loosely inserted advert slip "Russia, Turkey, and Persia. Just published... a map", folding engraved map, sewn as issued, uncut, red morocco-backed cloth box
Literature
Sabin 43074; cf. Staton & Tremaine 3372 (later edition)
Condition
A fair 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
Despatches from the first three years (1850-53) of M'Clure expedition which led to the discovery of the north-west passage (see lot 808).