- 716
Kennedy, William
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A Short Narrative of the Second Voyage of the Prince Albert, in Search of Sir John Franklin. London: W.H. Dalton, 1853
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (200 x 120mm.), xiv, xxvi, 202pp. [pp.199-202 is the list of subscribers], folding engraved map, 4 lithographed plates, original blindstamped blue cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, frontispiece slightly spotted
Provenance
Sir A[rchibald] Berkeley Milne, armorial bookplate
Literature
Sabin 37443; Staton & Tremaine 3270
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
PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "To Capt. Milne R.N. with the Author's respects". The book appears to have been inscribed to Sir Alexander Milne although it bears the bookplate of his son, Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne. Both were admirals.
VERY RARE. The only record of a copy selling at auction is this one, in these rooms, 31 July 1985, lot 1572.
William Kennedy (1814-1890) was the son of a Hudson's Bay Company factor and a Cree Indian. In 1851 he was chosen by Lady Franklin to lead the second private expedition in search of her husband. Although he found no trace of Sir John, the expedition discovered Bellot Strait in the far north of America. The book is dedicated to Lady Franklin.