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Bellingshausen, Fabian Gottlieb von
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- The Voyage of Captain Bellingshausen to the Antarctic Seas 1819-1821. Translated from the Russian, edited by Frank Debenham [Hakluyt Society, second series, vols. 91-92]. London: Hakluyt Society, 1945
- paper
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), plates, maps and plans, many folding, original blue cloth gilt, uncut, dust-jackets
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.97 (note); Hill (2004) 112; Rosove 33.A1; Spence 117; Taurus 3
Condition
a fine copy
"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
"One of the greatest of the voyages to the South Seas and the Antarctic" (Hill).