- 1068
Riou, Edward
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- The journal of the proceedings on board His Majesty's Ship the Guardian, commanded by Lieutenant Riou, bound to Botany Bay. London: J. Ridgway, 1790
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (203 x 125mm.), 45pp., [3pp. adverts], green half calf over marbled boards by Bernard Middleton
Literature
Ferguson 83
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
RARE: ESTC locates one copy in the British Isles and one copy in North America.
HMS Guardian, Riou’s first command, hit an iceberg en route to Australia, with a cargo of convicts. Many hands abandoned ship, but Riou remained, and, making running repairs all the while, steered the ship to port over an arduous nine-weeks, saving the lives of those who chose to stay on board.