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Eastern Mediterranean--Naval Log Book
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Manuscript naval log book of Midshipman W.B. Watkins-Grubb on board HMS Trafalgar, Astraea, Victorious and Nautilus,
- ink on paper
with detailed daily entries, including a nearly three-page account of the Diamond Jubilee Naval Review at Spithead, 26 June 1897, with approximately 60 attractive and proficient watercolours tipped in, mostly of ships (often captioned) but also including a few Aegean views, details of armaments, and related subjects, and also with approximately 30 hand-drawn charts tipped in, chiefly of the eastern Mediterranean, c.340 pages, plus blanks, folio (315 x 210mm.), 23 January 1895 to 14 July 1898, navy morocco gilt, scuffed
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
W.B. Watkins-Grubb (1879-1914) was the son of Lieut. Col. Alexander Grubb. He was killed in action on HMS Cressy during a U-Boat ambush in the opening weeks of World War I.