- 33
Nightingale, Florence
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Nightingale, Florence
- Two autograph letters signed, to Dr Duncan MacPherson, chief medical officer of the Turkish Contingent
- ink on paper
sending him supplies and provisions, including winter clothing, books ("Dickens & Chambers &c"), hams and bacon ("...It seems rather anomalous sending the 'unclean beast' to a Turkish Contingent. But you will find it very acceptable to your European convalescents in Hospital..."), with repeated complaints about theft by purveyors, 8 pages, 4to and 8vo, Scutari, 29 January to 23 February 1856, light soiling, nicks at margins, remains of mounts on final versos
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
The Turkish Contingent comprised officers of the Indian Army seconded into the Turkish Army during the Crimean War. Dr MacPherson, who was based in the Turkish hospital in Kerch from 1855-56, was later described by Nightingale as "the only (superior) medical officer in the Crimea who really knew his business" (letter to Sir Charles Trevelyan, 25 September 1859).