- 1159
Simpson, George
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of a journey round the world. London: Henry Colburn, 1847
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 136mm.), (vol.1) xii, 438pp.; (vol.2) viii, 470pp., engraved frontispiece, folding lithographed map, contemporary green half calf, full gilt spines, red and green labels, marbled boards, endpapers and edges
Literature
Forbes 1670; Hill 1572; Lada-Mocarski 129; Sabin 81343; Staton & Tremaine 2548
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
Simpson was Governor-in-Chief of the Hudson's Bay Company. "The first volume relates to his journey across Canada to the Red River Settlement, Edmonton, Vancouver, up to Sitka, a voyage down the coast to San Francisco, Monterey, and Santa Barbara, and voyage to Hawaii. The second volume describes the Hawaiian Islands and Simpson's journey across Siberia and Russia to St. Petersburg" (Hill).