- 48
Shillibeer, John
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Narrative of the Briton's Voyage, to Pitcairn's Island. London: Law and Whittaker, 1817
- paper
SECOND EDITION, 8vo (210 x 130mm.), 12 engraved plates, one printed in bistre, 2 folding, contemporary half calf, spine gilt, light browning, spine chipped at head, upper joint split
Provenance
Stewart of Binny, bookplate
Literature
Hill (2004) 1563 (first edition)
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
“An engaging narrative, including some noteworthy details about the mutiny on the Bounty, gleaned from a meeting with the last survivor, John Adams, when the ship called at Pitcairn Island” (Hill).
This is the second edition published in the same year as the first, which was printed in Taunton.