- 1232
Stuart, John McDouall
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Exploration of the interior. Diary of J.M. Stuart, from March 2 to September 3, 1860. (Extracted from “The South Australian Advertiser”). Adelaide: Advertiser and Chronicle Offices, [1860]
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, large 8vo (253 x 180mm.), 16pp., double column, drop-head title, unbound and unsewn as issued, folding chemise and morocco-backed box
Literature
Ferguson 16377; Wantrup 159
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
Stuart was a prolific explorer of Australia, undertaking no less than six separate expeditions. The current item is the first separate publication of Stuart's journal from his most important expedition, on which he reached and named the McDonnell Ranges and the Finke River; Stuart also raised a British flag at what he considered to be the centre of Australia. The expedition was subsequently attacked by Aborigines forcing Stuart to turn back. “Upon his return to Adelaide Stuart was fêted at a public banquet and hailed as the man who had opened the interior” (Wantrup).