- 37
Anson, George--Thomas, Pascoe
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- A True and Impartial Journal of a Voyage to the South-Seas. London: S. Birt and others, 1745
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (196 x 120mm.), [xvi], 348, 40pp., contemporary speckled calf
Literature
Hill (2004) 1693; Sabin 95437
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
"Pascoe Thomas kept a full and faithful daily journal of the incidents of this important four-year voyage. Included [is] an appendix giving an account of the treasure taken from the Nuestra Signora del Buono Carmella. This account... preceded the publication of the official account of Lord Anson's voyage by three years" (Hill).
At the bottom of page 36 of the appendix the exact latitude and, remarkably, the longitude of the fabled Strait of Anian are provided. This precise location of the Pacific entrance to the elusive Northwest Passage came from a Spanish document captured by Anson, and gave rise to the suspicion that the Spanish had discovered the passage but kept it secret.