Lot 956
  • 956

North-west passage

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Impracticability of a North-West Passage for Ships, impartially considered. London: [Privately printed], 1824
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (210 x 125mm.), iv, 182pp., red half morocco, gilt spine, blue boards and endpapers, yellow edges

Provenance

United Service Club, ink inscription on title (shaved)

Literature

Sabin 34407

Condition

A good 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."

Catalogue Note

An anonymous work, the preface signed "Scrutator".