- 106
Belcher, Sir Edward
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Belcher, Sir Edward
- Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Samarang... employed Surveying the Islands of the Eastern Archipelago. London: Reeve, Benham, and Reeve, 1848
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) [2], xl, 358pp., [2 blank], 2 and 8pp. adverts; (vol.2) [4], 576pp., half-titles, 5 folding maps (3 in the front cover pocket of volume 1), 30 lithographed plates, 10 tinted, original pictorial blindstamped cloth, unopened, red morocco-backed clamshell cases
Provenance
Sir Thomas Phillipps, press-mark
Literature
Abbey, Travel 528; Hill (2004) 105; Löwendahl 1079
Condition
A fine copy
"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
A SURVEY OF THE TREATY PORTS; THE PHILLIPPS COPY. “The determination of the British government to survey the approaches to ports laid open by the new treaty with China led to this expedition. Extensive accounts are given of Singapore, Borneo, Hong Kong, Macao, the Philippine Islands, Celebes, the Moluccas, Formosa, the Ryukyu Islands, Quelpert Island of Korea, and Japan” (Hill).