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Darwin, Charles, and Philip Parker King and Robert Fitzroy
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- Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of his majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle. London: Henry Colburn, 1839
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Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of his Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle. London: Henry Colburn, 1839
4 volumes (volumes 1-3 and appendix to volume 2), 8vo (9 1/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 232 x 145 mm). Half-titles in volumes 1-3, 48 engraved plates of which 1 is a folding map, 8 folding maps in pockets at end of volumes, addenda leaf at end of vol. 2; some marginal spotting and an occasional small marginal dampstain on plates and a few text leaves, tiny fold tears and a few small spots in some maps, two tears in pouch at end of vol. 3. Contemporary three-quarter maroon morocco over russet patterned cloth, gilt-stamped titles on spines; extremities worn, head of spine in vol. 1 chipped.
4 volumes (volumes 1-3 and appendix to volume 2), 8vo (9 1/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 232 x 145 mm). Half-titles in volumes 1-3, 48 engraved plates of which 1 is a folding map, 8 folding maps in pockets at end of volumes, addenda leaf at end of vol. 2; some marginal spotting and an occasional small marginal dampstain on plates and a few text leaves, tiny fold tears and a few small spots in some maps, two tears in pouch at end of vol. 3. Contemporary three-quarter maroon morocco over russet patterned cloth, gilt-stamped titles on spines; extremities worn, head of spine in vol. 1 chipped.
Literature
Freeman 10; Borba de Moraes p.247; Hill p.104; Sabin 37826
Condition
some marginal spotting and an occasional small marginal dampstain on plates and a few text leaves, tiny fold tears and a few small spots in some maps, two tears in pouch at end of vol. 3. Contemporary three-quarter maroon morocco over russet patterned cloth, gilt-stamped titles on spines; extremities worn, head of spine in vol. 1 chipped.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition. The first volume of the Narrative contains Captain King's account of the expedition in the Adventure between 1826 and 1830, which surveyed the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The second volume and appendix describe the second voyage of the Beagle under Captain Fitzroy between 1831 and 1836, which visited Brazil, Argentina, Tierra de Fuego, Chile, Peru, the Galapagos Islands, Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia and other islands and countries. The third volume is Darwin's own account of the voyage of the Beagle. As his first published book it is an outstanding account of natural history exploration which describes the fieldwork ultimately leading to On the Origin of Species.