Lot 40
  • 40

Cockburn, George

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • A Voyage to Cadiz and Gibraltar, up the Mediterranean to Sicily and Malta. London: J. Harding, 1815
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FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (213 x 130mm.), engraved titles with vignettes, 3 engraved maps (one hand-coloured, 2 folding) and 3 uncoloured plates, 23 hand-coloured aquatint plates (one folding), errata at end of volume 2, contemporary tree calf (upper cover of volume 2 in speckled calf), pencil annotations, some spotting, a few small tears and repairs, rebacked retaining original spines, rubbed

Literature

Abbey, Travel 197

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."