- 712
Kellett, Henry--Seemann, Berthold
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Narrative of the Voyage of H.M.S. Herald during the Years 1845-51, under the Command of Captain Henry Kellett, R.N., C.B.; being a Circumnavigation of the Globe, and Three Cruizes to the Arctic Regions in Search of Sir John Franklin. London: Reeve and Co., 1853
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (222 x 138mm.), (vol.1) xvi, 322pp.; (vol.2) viii, 302pp., [ii]+16pp. adverts, half-titles, folding coloured map, 2 tinted lithographed plates, original blindstamped blue cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase
Provenance
Charles Benson, book label
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.785; Forbes 1962; Hill (2004) 1546; Howes S271; Lada-Mocarski 141; Sabin 78867
Condition
A 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
"Seemann was the naturalist on this expedition, which was engaged in a hydrographical survey of the Pacific and explored most of the west coast of America, the Galapagos and Hawaiian Islands, Kamchatka, Bering Strait, Alaska, and the Arctic Ocean. Extensive land exploration was undertaken in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, and Mexico. In September, 1846, the Herald anchored in San Francisco Bay, and Seeman records a visit to Mission Delores, at that time occupied by a party of Mormons" (Hill). After having taken part in the search for Sir John Franklin the homeward voyage was by way of Hong Kong, Canton, Singapore, Sumatra and the Cape of Good Hope.