- 302
Cook, Captain James--Forster, Johann Reinhold
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Descriptiones Animalium quae in Itinere ad Maris Australis Terras per Annos 1772-1774 suscepto. Berlin: Ex Officina Academica, 1844
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (232 x 142mm.), xvi, 424pp., original printed wrappers, uncut and unopened, slipcase, very slightly spotted
Literature
BCJC 1295; Holmes 90; not traced in Hill and Sabin
Condition
A very 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
The first printed description of 305 creatures discovered by the naturalist during Cook's second voyage. It had to wait more than sixty years after the voyage for publication.
Very rare, only one copy is recorded at auction on ABPC and AE (not in original wrappers).
Very rare, only one copy is recorded at auction on ABPC and AE (not in original wrappers).