- 142
Caribbean--Baxter, Alexander.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Series of six manuscript memoranda, five on islands in the Lesser Antilles, and one relating to Guyana, comprising:
- ink on paper
"St Vincent 12th March 1829", 4 pages; "St Lucia 17th March 1829", 4 pages; "Island of Mounserrat 22nd March 1829", 3 pages; "St Christophers 22 March 1829", 4 pages; "Barbuda 25th March 1829", 2 pages, with part of a memorandum on Guiana on the conjugate leaf (incomplete); "Supplementary Observations on the Eve Leary Barracks" in Georgetown, Guyana, 4 pages; each summarising physical geography, climate, history, and defences including the location and available supplies for barracks, the final item with observations on the proposed rebuilding of the barracks; all folio, the first five items on a single paper stock (Britannia watermark with "Tucker and Son 1826" countermark), the final item on different paper (Britannia watermark with "C Ansell 1828" countermark); browning, some light staining, nicks and tears
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Alexander Baxter (1777-1841) had been a military surgeon in the Napoleonic Wars and in the War of 1812, and served as Deputy Inspector of Hospitals on St Helena from 1816 to 1819. He was senior Military Medical Superintendent in Barbados from 1829 to 1831.