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Gregory, Augustus Charles, and Francis Thomas Gregory
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Journals of Australian Explorations. Brisbane: James C. Beal, 1884
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (212 x 135mm.), original dark green cloth, decorated in blind and lettered in gilt on upper cover, slipcase
Provenance
Tyrell's Pty. Ltd., Sydney, stamp; Franklin Brooke-Hitching, pencil initials, his sale in these rooms, 30 September 2014, lot 564
Literature
Ferguson 10075; Wantrup 190a
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
An “important volume… In its 210 pages are the journals of eight expeditions undertaken in Western, North and Central Australia between 1846 and 1861… Every exploration library should include a copy” (Wantrup).