- 966
[Ogden, Peter Skene]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Traits of American-Indian Life and Character. By a Fur Trader. London: Smith, Elder, 1853
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (197 x 120mm. ), xvi, 218pp., [ii pp. colophon] 16pp. adverts dated March 1854, original blindstamped russet cloth, yellow endpapers, uncut, unopened, slipcase
Provenance
Hudson's Bay Company, stamp on the half-title
Literature
Howes F139; Streeter 3717; Wagner-Camp 232; not traced in Sabin
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 authorship has been also attributed to Duncan Finlayson as well as to Peter Skeene Ogden. Ogden was a Hudson's Bay trader, who gave his name to Ogden's Hole, now known simply as Ogden, Utah. This account of life in Oregon focuses on life among the Indians, with incidental information on the fur trade.