- 118
Delano, Amasa
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Narrative of Voyages and Travels, in the northern and southern hemispheres: comprising three voyages round the world; together with a voyage of survey and discovery, in the Pacific Ocean and oriental islands. Boston: Printed by E.G. House, for the author, 1817
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (208 x 120mm.), 2 engraved plates, folding chart of Pitcairn, plate list/errata leaf at end, modern black half morocco, spine gilt, rebacked retaining original spine, very slightly rubbed
Literature
Ferguson 673; Forbes, I, 463; Hill (2004) 463; Sabin 19349
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Covering the period 1790 to 1810, Delano's voyages took him to the islands of Galapagos, Hawaii and Pitcairn, also to Manila, Canton, Macao, the East Indies, Australia and South America. His experience with a slave ship off the coast of Chile in 1799 (chapter 18), is the main source for Herman Melville's novella, Benito Cereno.