Lot 997
  • 997

Parry, William Edward

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Parry, William Edward
  • Appendix to Captain Parry's Journal of a Second Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific... in the years 1821-22-23. London: John Murray, 1825
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (282 x 220mm.), [iv], 432pp., 2 engraved plates, 2 folding printed tables within the pagination (pp.17-18 and 31-32), original blue paper boards, grey paper spine, printed paper label, uncut and unopened, slipcase, frontispiece offset

Provenance

Bacon-Grey, Styford, inscription

Literature

Sabin 58865; Staton & Tremaine 1295

Condition

The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 rarest of Parry's works.