- 285
Ovington, John
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- A Voyage to Suratt, in the year, 1689 [&c.]. London: Jacob Tonson, 1696
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (186 x 112mm.), half-title, 2 folding engraved plates, one folding table of coins, contemporary calf, label on spine, rubbed
Provenance
Sir William Grace, bookplate
Literature
Mendelssohn (1979) III, p.610
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
The title goes on to list the numerous other places which are described by the author en route - "Madeira, St. Jago, Annobon, Cabenda and Malemba (upon the coast of Africa), St. Helena, Johanna, Bombay, the city of Muscatt, and its inhabitants in Arabia Felix, Mocha, and other maritine [sic] towns upon the Red-Sea, the Cape of Good Hope, and the island Ascention."