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Cook, Captain James--Kippis, Andrew
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The Life of Captain James Cook. London: G. Nicol, and G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1788
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (282 x 226mm.), xvi, 528pp., half-title, engraved portrait frontispiece, contemporary pale calf, full gilt spine, red label, yellow edges
Literature
BCJC 32; Forbes 149; Hill (2004) 935; Holmes 69; Lada-Mocarski 40; Sabin 37954
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
The first full-scale biography of Captain Cook and an important record of Cook's voyages and life comprising an eye-witness account of his death by the surgeon David Samwell. It "was intended to give a well-balanced account of his life from birth to death, including his family and early years... The Newfoundland and Labrador surveys are discussed, and the three voyages are dealt with in great depth" (Hill).