- 983
Owen, William Fitzwilliam
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of Voyages to Explore the Shores of Africa, Arabia, and Madagascar; performed in H.M. Ships Leven and Barracouta. London: Richard Bentley, 1833
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (214 x 130mm.), (vol.1) xxiv, 434pp.; (vol.2) viii, 420pp., 4 engraved maps, 5 lithographed plates, contemporary burgundy polished calf panelled in gilt and blind, spines gilt, drab grey endpapers, marbled edges
Provenance
Nathaniel Bond, armorial bookplate
Literature
Mendelssohn (1979) III, p.611
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."