- 334
Coulter, John
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Adventures on the Western Coast of South America, California, and Islands in the Pacific Ocean. London: Longman, Brown, [&c.], 1847
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (192 x 112mm.), (vol.1) v-xxiv [lacks A1 blank + A2 half-title], 288pp.; (vol.2) iii-xii [lacks half-title], 278pp., contemporary half calf, marbled boards, full gilt spines, double red labels, brown endpapers, lacks half-titles, bindings slightly worn
Literature
Forbes 1633; Hill (2004) 386; Sabin 17143
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.
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 sequel to Coulter's 'Adventures in the Pacific' [see lot 333], continuing his adventures after leaving Tahiti in the whaler 'Stratford'. The first chapter describes a successful whale chase. The early materials on California and Melanesia are of importance" (Hill).