- 994
Parry, William Edward
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Parry, William Edward
- Journal of a Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific; performed in the years in 1819-20... with an appendix, containing the scientific and other observations. London: John Murray, 1821
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (273 x 205mm.), [viii], xxx, [ii half-title], 310, [ii], clxxx pp., errata slip, 20 engraved or aquatint maps and plates, contemporary calf, spine panelled in gilt and blind, raised flat bands, double green labels, covers bordered in gilt and blind, marbled endpapers and edges, some plates offset
Literature
Hill (2004) 1311; Sabin 58860; Staton & Tremaine 1205
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."
"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
PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed to Acheson Maxwell, "Acheson Maxwell Esq. with the Author's best Compliments" (see introduction above).
With two contemporary manuscript pen and ink maps inserted, on thin Whatman paper watermarked 1829, of the southern end of the Gulf of Boothia (200 x 247mm.), and the Gulf of Boothia as far north as Barrow Strait (400 x 248mm.).