- 1127
Scott, Robert Falcon
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Scott's last expedition. London: Smith, Elder, 1913
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (235 x 160mm.), (vol.1) xxvi, 634pp., [2pp. adverts]; (vol.2) xiv, [2], 534pp., 9 folding maps, 1 coloured, 262 photographic illustrations on 182 plates, including 5 panoramas, 24 reproductions of sketches, 17 coloured, original dark blue ribbed cloth, top edge gilt, light blue printed dust-jackets
Provenance
E.M.M. Alexander, signature
Literature
Rosove 290 (“dust-wrappers very scarce”); Spence 1056; Taurus Collection 77
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."