- 1154
Shipley, Conway
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Sketches in the Pacific. The South Sea Islands. London: T. McLean, 1851
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (422 x 325mm.), [6], 36pp., tinted lithographed title with vignette, two lithographed leaves containing dedication, list of plates and facsimile signatures, 25 tinted lithographed plates, original decorative blue cloth gilt, expertly rebacked in red morocco, spine decorated and lettered in gilt
Literature
Abbey, Travel 601; Ferguson 15656a; Hill (2004) 1564
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
SCARCE. “Lieutenant Shipley's sketches have a good deal to recommend them. They present us with many picturesque combinations… The letterpress, narrative and descriptive… may be consulted with profit and amusement; especially the account of the small colony on Pitcairn's Island, descended from the mutineers of the Bounty” (The Spectator, 1 March 1851).
See also illustration on upper endleaves of this catalogue.