- 1130
Seemann, Berthold
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Viti: an account of a government mission to the Vitian or Fijian Islands in the years 1860-61. Cambridge: Macmillan, & Co., 1862
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (224 x 140mm.), xvi, 448pp., 4+[4]+16pp. adverts, folding engraved map, 4 tinted lithographed plates, original green pebble-grained cloth by Burn with their ticket, largely unopened, dark brown endpapers, slipcase
Literature
Hill (2004) 1547
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
“Seemann was invited to be a member of a mission to Fiji, to obtain information concerning the feasibility of the cession of those islands to England. He describes the voyage, Fiji, and many aspects of life in the South Seas” (Hill).