拍品 69
  • 69

BLIGH, A VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH SEA, 1792

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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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描述

  • A Voyage to the South Sea... for the Purpose of conveying Bread-Fruit Tree to the West-Indies, in His Majesty's Ship the Bounty. London: George Nicol, 1792
FIRST EDITION, 4to (294 x 232mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece, 7 engraved maps and plans (some double-page or folding), contemporary russia gilt, minor spotting, slight rubbing

來源

Lord Sandys, armorial bookplate (probably Edwin Sandys, 2nd Baron Sandys, 1726–1797)

出版

Sabin 5910; Hill 135; Ferguson 125; Wantrup 62a

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."

拍品資料及來源

The first official account of the Bounty expedition, including a revised version of Bligh's Narrative of the Mutiny.