Marryat, Frederick

A Diary in America, with remarks on its institutions... London: for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1839, 3 volumes, half-titles, second issue without advertisements at the end, original pink ribbed cloth decorated in blind, yellow endpapers; A Diary in America...Part Second... London: for Longman, Orme, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1839,  3 volumes, two folding maps, half-titles, Sadleir's "copy 2" without 'Directions to Binder' slip, original pink ribbed cloth decorated in blind; the two sets uniformly bound lettered in gilt on the spine ("First [Second] Series"), short tear to margin of one of the maps, covers slightly faded at edges; The Mission: or, Scenes in Africa. Written for Young People. London: Longman, Brown, Green, & Longmans, 1845, wood-engraved frontispieces, original dark brown horizontal-ribbed cloth blocked in blind and lettered in gilt, cream endpapers, publisher's catalogue at the end of volume 1; 8vo (8) 

Sadleir 1575a, 1576a, 1584

Condition is recorded 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."

Near fine copies of the author's account of his trip to the United States and Canada in 1837/8, and of one of his popular novels for children.