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KALM, TRAVELS INTO NORTH AMERICA, 1770-1771, 3 VOLUMES
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Travels into North America; Containing its Natural History, and a Circumstantial Account of its Plantations and Agriculture in general. Warrington: William Eyres (volume 1) [and] London: printed for the editor (volume 2 and 3), 1770-1771
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY (see provenance), 3 volumes, 8vo (204 x 120mm.), 6 engraved plates, large folding map, 8-page list of subscribers in volume 1, contemporary speckled calf gilt, small tear to map, scattered spotting, rubbed
Provenance
Presentation inscription on front flyleaf: "To the right Honourable Lord Sandys from the Author of the Translation [John Reinhold Forster]"
Literature
ESTC T123563; Sabin 36989
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."