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Beechey, Frederick William
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Beechey, Frederick William
- A Voyage of Discovery towards the North Pole... under the command of Captain David Buchan. London: Richard Bentley, 1843
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, [vi], [v]-x, 352pp., half-title, folding map, 6 plates, including 2 folding panoramas, original blindstamped brown cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, some plates spotted, one with small partially erased ink mark (p.45)
Literature
Hill (2004) 97
Condition
Binding in fine condition: plates as noted
"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
"An abortive attempt to reach the Bering Strait via the North Pole. Sir John Franklin was deputy leader of the expedition... with Beechey as his lieutenant. The second part of the work relates to the various voyages of Willem Barents, Henry Hudson, William Baffin, Vasily Tschitschagoff, and Constantine John Phipps" (Hill).