- 811
M'Cormick, Robert
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Voyages of Discovery in the Arctic and Antarctic Seas, and Round the World. London: Sampson Low [&c.], 1884
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (255 x 155mm.), (vol.1) xx, 432pp.; (vol.2) xii, 412pp., 16pp. adverts, 5 tinted maps [1 folding], 61 plates [35 tinted, of which 5 are folding], original pictorial blue cloth, slipcase
Provenance
H.M. Stanley, presentation inscription, sale Christie's South Kensington, 24 Sept. 2003, lot 314
Literature
Rosove 221.A1; Spence 747; Taurus 10
Condition
A fine 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
AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO H.M. STANLEY, "To H.M. Stanley Esq. With the kind regards & best wishes, & highest Esteem of a fellow Explorer. R. Mc.Cormick, R.N."
The author published these accounts of Parry's attempt to reach the North Pole (1827), Ross's Antarctic expedition (1839-1843), and the voyage to Wellington Channel in search of Franklin (1852-53) at his own expense, in just 750 copies.