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Cook, Captain James--Forster, Johann Reinhold
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- History of the Voyages and Discoveries made in the North. London: G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1786
- Paper
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, 4to (286 x 221mm.), [vi], xvi, 490pp., [xvi pp. index], 3 folding engraved maps, contemporary diced russia, double raised bands, orange marbled endpapers and edges, folding maps slightly offset
Provenance
Matthew Boulton, manufacturer and entrepreneur, book label
Literature
Forbes 112; Holmes 59; Howes F269; Sabin 25138; cf. Hill (2004) 629 (French edition)
Condition
A fine copy
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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
This work is a valuable account of the numerous expeditions for the discovery of the North West and North East Passages. As well as the English voyages there are also separate sections dealing with Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish and Russian expeditions.