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Parry, William Edward
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Parry, William Edward
- Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, in Boats fitted for the Purpose, and attached to His Majesty's Ship Hecla, in the year MDCCCXXVII. London: John Murray, 1828
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (275 x 204mm.), xxiv, 230pp., 6 engraved maps and plates, one folding chart, contemporary calf, spine panelled in gilt and blind, double green labels, covers bordered in gilt and blind, marbled endpapers and edges, dampstaining at edge of pages
Literature
Sabin 58868; Staton & Tremaine 1452
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."
"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, "A. Maxwell Esq from his ever obliged & faithful friend The Author Feby 1828" (see introduction on p.154). This, Parry's final polar expedition, was a failed attempt to journey overland to the North Pole, rather than seeking a north-west passage as in his previous voyages.