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Aylmer, Fenton
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Aylmer, Fenton
- A Cruise in the Pacific from the Log of a Naval Officer. London: Hurst and Blackett, 1860
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) [ii], 320pp.; (vol.2) [ii], 322pp., 16pp. adverts, 2 wood-engraved frontispieces, original mauve pebble-grained cloth, yellow endpapers, vol.2 unopened, slipcase, spines and upper cover of vol.1 faded
Literature
Forbes 2351; not traced in Sabin, Howes, Hill, Streeter, Lada-Mocarski, Staton & Tremaine
Condition
A good copy apart from fading to binding
"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
Rare. The voyage encompassed South America, Juan Fernandez, Tahiti, Fiji, the Marquesas, Sandwich Islands, Honolulu, Kamchatka and, in much of volume 2, Vancouver and the north west coast of America.
Presentation copy, inscribed "Michael Aylmer from his affecte Mother 1860" in both volumes.