- 709
Keith, Sir George Mouat
Estimate
800 - 1,400 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Voyage to South America and the Cape of Good Hope. London: Printed for the Author, by J.B.G. Vogel, 1819
- paper
FIRST EDITION THUS (see footnote), 4to (307 x 240mm.), xxx, [ii], 120pp., half-title, original grey paper boards, pink paper spine, printed label, uncut, slipcase, some wear to spine
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.432; Hill (2004) 914; Mendelssohn (1979) II, p.735; Sabin 37230
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 limited form of this work was published in 1810 in an octavo collection of voyages. This is the considerably enlarged official printing of the journal and contains additional chapters. It is described by Hill as "extremely rare".