- 149
Fremont, John Charles
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Narrative of the exploring expedition in the Rocky Mountains, in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California, in the Years 1843-44. London: Wiley and Putnam, 1846
- paper
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 8vo (220 x 132mm.), 4 lithographed plates, large folding map, contemporary green half calf by Winstanley of Manchester, minor spotting and staining, map repaired, slight wear to binding, upper cover detached
Provenance
Josephi Jones, bookplate
Literature
Cowan p.224; Howes F370; cf. Wagner-Camp 115
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
In 1842, as a Captain in the United States Topographical Corps, the author led an expedition for the mapping of the region between Kansas City and Fremont Peak in western Wyoming. In the following two years he traversed Utah to Oregon, travelled the length of California, and returned via Nevada, Utah and Colorado. His accounts caught the imagination of the public and did much to stir up enthusiasm for the West.