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Taylor, Griffith
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- With Scott: The Silver Lining. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1916
- paper
FIRST EDITION, second state with author’s preface, 8vo (235 x 160mm.), 2 folding maps, one coloured, 60 photographic illustrations on 36 plates, 8 reproductions of sketches, original pictorial cloth, DUST-JACKET, chips, splits and darkening to jacket
Literature
Rosove 324.A2 (“very scarce”); Spence 1183; Taurus Collection 81
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
“Taylor provides us with one of the most substantial accounts of Scott’s Terra Nova expedition, and one of its finest book productions” (Taurus). Taylor was the senior geologist on the expedition.