- 1111
Sauer, Martin
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- An Account of a geographical and astronomical expedition to the northern parts of Russia, for ascertaining the latitude and longitude of the mouth of the river Kovima to East Cape, and the islands stretching to the American Coast. Performed by Commodore Joseph Billings in the Years 1785-1794. Narrated by Martin Sauer, secretary to the expedition. London: A. Strahan for T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1802
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (269 x 210mm.), xxvi, [2], 332, 58pp., half-title, engraved folding map by Arrowsmith, dedication leaf (to Sir Joseph Banks), errata leaf, 14 engraved plates, contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt, red label
Literature
Hill (2004) 1528; Lada-Mocarski, 58; Streeter 3499
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
Joseph Billings had served on Cook’s last voyage as an able seaman and assistant astronomer. In 1783 he transferred to the Russian navy, and undertook this expedition at the behest of Catherine the Great. “The expedition's main tasks were to map the area from the mouth of the River Kolyma in north-east Siberia along the east Siberian sea shoreline to the Bering Strait; to chart the Chukotka peninsula inland from the Bering Strait as far as Cape Shelagsky; and to provide accurate maps of the chain of Aleutian Islands and others lying between Kamchatka and the American coast” (ODNB).