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Cartwright, George
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A Journal of Transactions and Events, during a Residence of nearly Sixteen Years on the Coast of Labrador. Newark: Allin and Ridge, 1792
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 4to (296 x 223mm.), list of subscribers, engraved portrait frontispiece, 2 large folding engraved charts on 3 sheets by W. Faden, contemporary tree calf gilt, flat spines gilt including ship ornament, repairs to binding
Provenance
Jonathan Pytts, engraved armorial bookplate
Literature
Sabin 11150; Lande 106; Staton and Tremaine 586
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
Cartwright was a former British army officer sent out by Bristol merchants to trade with the Canadian Eskimos. Over the years, he made six expeditions to Labrador and Newfoundland and here gives a detailed account of the fur trade, natural history, and of the Eskimos and Indians encountered. Of particular interest is the extensive glossary of words peculiar to Canadian life. The work was held in high esteem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge: "The annals of his campaigns among the foxes and beavers, interested me more than ever did the exploits of Marlborough or Frederick; besides I saw plain truth and the heart of Cartwright's book".