- 1082
Ross, James Clark
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A Voyage of discovery and research in the southern and Antarctic regions, during the years 1839-43. London: John Murray, 1847
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), (vol.1) lii, [4], 366pp.; (vol.2) [2], [vii]-x, [4], 448pp., 16pp. adverts, 16 lithographed plates and maps, some folding, illustrations in the text, original pictorial vertically-ribbed blue-green cloth gilt, yellow endpapers, morocco-backed folding case, a few minor repairs to the bindings
Provenance
Elizabeth Armitage (Ross’s niece), engraved armorial bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 610; Ferguson 4636; Hill (2004) 1487; Rosove 276.A1a; Sabin 73367; Spence 993; Taurus Collection 9
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
Ross has inscribed this copy to his father-in-law Thomas Coulman, after whom he named Coulman Island, discovered during the voyage (see plate at volume 1, p.199).