- 341
Cresswell, Samuel Gurney
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Cresswell, Samuel Gurney
- A Series of Eight Sketches in Colour... of the Voyage of H.M.S. Investigator (Captain M'Clure), during the Discovery of the North-West Passage. London: Day & Ackermann, 1854
- paper
FIRST EDITION, large folio (600 x 420mm.), vi pp., map and 8 chromolithographed plates, contemporary half calf, dark blue pebble-grained cloth boards
Literature
Abbey, Travel 644; Sabin 17490; Staton and Tremaine 3353
Condition
A very 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 CLEAN COPY, THE PLATES FREE OF THE USUAL FOXING. The plates by Lt. Cresswell of the Investigator depict events during the progress of the expedition from Bering Strait to Davis Strait in 1850-1853, the first crossing of the North West Passage.