Lot 300
  • 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 spottedboards 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.
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Catalogue Note

See footnote to previous lot (299).