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Barrington, George
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- The History of New South Wales, including Botany Bay, Port Jackson, Paramatta, Sydney, and all its dependancies. London: M. Jones, 1802
- paper
[Idem]. An Account of a Voyage to New South Wales. London: M. Jones, 1803, engraved portrait, hand-coloured folding map
Together 2 volumes, FIRST EDITIONS IN BOOK FORM, 8vo (208 x 118mm.), 2 engraved titles with hand-coloured vignettes, 23 hand-coloured plates (of 24, see footnote), uniform contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt with red morocco labels, some spotting and offsetting, upper joint of first splitting
Together 2 volumes, FIRST EDITIONS IN BOOK FORM, 8vo (208 x 118mm.), 2 engraved titles with hand-coloured vignettes, 23 hand-coloured plates (of 24, see footnote), uniform contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt with red morocco labels, some spotting and offsetting, upper joint of first splitting
Provenance
Olivia Young, early signature; Wm. Clark, early engraved book label; John Matheson, signature; Thomas King, bookplate
Literature
Ferguson 345, 367; Hill (2004) 60 and 59 (both second editions)
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
These works were originally issued in parts. Ferguson calls for 14 coloured plates in the first work and 10 in the second: here there are 20 in the first and 3 in the second.