- 300
Cook, Captain James--Forster, Johann Reinhold and George
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Characteres generum plantarum, quas in itinere ad insulas maris Australis, collegerunt, descripserunt, delinearunt. London: B. White, T. Cadell, & P. Elmsly, 1776
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (333 x 232mm.), x, [ii], viii, 152, [ii] pp., 78 engraved plates, original boards, uncut, unopened, red morocco-backed cloth clamshell box, title-page and a few plates slightly spotted, boards somewhat soiled
Provenance
I.J. Baker, Oxford Street, ownership inscription on dedication leaf
Literature
BCJC 1385; Hill (2004) 627; Holmes 17a; Hunt 649; Nissen BBI 644 (erroneously calling for only 75 plates); Pritzel 2981 (75 plates); Sabin 25134 (75 plates); Stafleu TL2 1826
Condition
A good 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
See footnote to previous lot (299).