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Simpson, Thomas--Simpson, Alexander
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350 - 500 GBP
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Description
- The life and travels of Thomas Simpson, the arctic discoverer. By his brother Alexander Simpson. London: Richard Bentley, 1845
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), viii, 424pp., engraved portrait frontispiece, folding lithographed map, original green blindstamped ribbed cloth, yellow endpapers
Literature
Sabin 81338; Lada-Mocarski 123
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
As well as recounting Simpson’s achievements in the exploration of North America and the Arctic, this work also deals with Simpson’s mysterious death at the hands of his travelling companions. Lada-Morcarski describes the book as "a valuable... addition to Thomas Simpson's... journal" (see next lot).