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Forrest, John
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Journal of the Proceedings of the Western Australian Exploring Expedition through the centre of Australia, from Champion Bay, on the west coast, to the overland telegraph ling between Adelaide and Port Darwin. Perth: Richard Pether, Government Printer, 1875
- paper
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, folio (330 x 215mm.), 11 tinted lithographed views on 5 sheets, large folding map, original boards, printed label on upper cover, some spotting, map with slight wear and repaired tear, rubbed
Provenance
Ambrose Phillipps de Lisle, Garendon Park, presentation inscription from the author and armorial bookplate
Literature
McLaren, Australian Explorers by Sea, Land and Air, 8664; not in Wantrup (but cf. 200 (Forrest's Explorations in Australia, London, 1875) and pp. 260-2)
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
RARE. The first report of Forrest’s most notable expedition of over 2,000 miles through the central Australian desert.