Petherick, John

FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (222 x 138mm.), half-titles, 2 folding maps [identical, as is correct], 11 plates, illustrations, 32pp. advertisements at end of vol.2, original pictorial purple cloth gilt, dark green endpapers, bevelled edges, partially unopened, minor spotting, remains of glue in gutter, slightly rubbed, spines sunned

Walch Bros and Birchall, Launceston, blindstamps

Czech (Africa) p.129; Hilmy II, p.111

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."

Petherick travelled to central Africa as consul, and as an envoy for the Royal Geographical Society. He was meant to meet Speke and Grant at Gondokoro with boats and provisions for their journey down the Nile to Khartoum, but when they were well overdue, Petherick and his wife headed into the interior on a trading expedition. When Speke eventually arrived Petherick was not present.