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BORGOYNE, A STATE OF THE EXPEDITION FROM CANADA, 1780
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons. London: printed for J. Almon, 1780
FIRST EDITION, 4to (269 x 203mm.), folding engraved map and 5 folding engraved battle-plans (partially hand-coloured in outline, 2 battle plans with overslips), advertisement leaf at end, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, minor spotting, slightly rubbed
Provenance
Lord Sandys, armorial bookplate (probably Edwin Sandys, 2nd Baron Sandys, 1726-1797)
Literature
ESTC T117437
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."
"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
This volume contains Burgoyne's account of his campaign in the American Revolutionary War ending in the defeat at Saratoga in 1777.