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COOK, CAPTAIN JAMES--WALES, WILLIAM
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Remarks on Mr. Forster's Account of Captain Cook's last Voyage round the World. London: for J. Nourse, 1778
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (224 x 139mm.), [ii], 110pp., sewn as issued, uncut, preserved in red morocco-backed cloth box, title and final leaf lightly browned
Literature
BCJC 1292; Holmes 30; Sabin 101031; not in Hill
Condition
A rare uncut 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
A RARE UNCUT COPY. "Wales, who was the astronomer in the Resolution, challenges the accuracy of a number of the statements in George Forster's account of [Cook's] second voyage and speaks in very disparaging terms of the elder Forster" (Holmes). The errors in the work were, apparently, only very minor, but there was considerable ill-feeling directed towards the Forsters by some members of the expedition. It may be said that those who were inclined to support Lord Sandwich's shabby treatment of the elder and younger Forster were prominent among those only too ready to accuse the German scientists of all kinds of misdeeds.
On page 48 the words "and his son" have been inked out, as in all known copies.
On page 48 the words "and his son" have been inked out, as in all known copies.