- 1297
Umfreville, Edward
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The present state of Hudson's Bay. Containing a full description of that settlement, and the adjacent country; and likewise of the fur trade, with hints for its improvement. London: Charles Stalker, 1790
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (230 x 140mm.), [4], viii, 230pp., [2pp. adverts], half-title, engraved plate, 2 folding letterpress tables, original light blue paper boards, white paper spine, uncut
Provenance
Earl of Berkeley, Berkeley Castle, sale in these rooms, 8 May 1986, lot 147
Literature
Howes U10; Sabin 97702; Staton & Tremaine 602
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
Although somewhat biased against the officers of the Hudson’s Bay Company, this account gives an interesting picture of the Company’s business methods, and is one of the first published accounts of the fur trade. Umfreville spent eleven years in the service of the Hudson’s Bay Company and four years in the Canada fur trade.