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Back, George
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400 - 600 GBP
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- Back, George
- Narrative of the Arctic Land Expedition to the Mouth of the Great Fish River, and along the Shores of the Arctic Ocean... 1833 [-] 1835. London: John Murray, 1836
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, x, [ii], 664pp., 8+4pp. adverts, folding engraved map, 16 lithographed or engraved plates, original blindstamped blue-green cloth, partly unopened, yellow endpapers, slipcase, frontispiece slightly browned, spine somewhat faded
Literature
Hill (2004) 42
Condition
A good copy apart from fading to spine
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"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
"One of the fundamental books on Arctic exploration" (Hill). See previous lot for the large paper issue of this work.