- 945
Niger Expedition
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250 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Papers relative to the Expedition to the River Niger. London: William Clowes, for HMSO, 1843, FIRST EDITION, folio (332 x 210mm.), iv, 164pp., large folding engraved map, coloured by hand, red half morocco over blue paper boards, yellow edges, original blue wrappers bound in
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[MADDEN, R.R.] Report of Commissioner of Inquiry on the Western Coast of Africa. Climate, and its influence on health. London: William Clowes for HMSO, 1842, FIRST EDITION, folio (338 x 215mm.), 46pp., sewn as issued
COPIES OR EXTRACTS of any Correspondence relating to an Expedition to be sent to the River Niger. London: House of Commons, 8 February 1840, FIRST EDITION, folio (344 x 215mm.), 6pp., unbound
COPIES OR EXTRACTS of any Correspondence relating to an Expedition to be sent to the River Niger. London: House of Commons, 8 February 1840, FIRST EDITION, folio (344 x 215mm.), 6pp., unbound
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
The Niger expedition of 1841-1842 was instigated by the Society for the Extinction of the Slave Trade and for the Civilisation of Africa. Its aim was to promote trade with the indigenous people, and spread Christianity.