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Ross, James Clark--Royal Society
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Report of the Committee of Physics and Meteorology of the Royal Society relative to the observations to be made in the Antarctic expedition and in the magnetic observatories. London: Richard and John E. Taylor, 1840
- paper
FIRST EDITION, second issue (see footnote), 8vo (226 x 140mm.), [2], 120pp., 7 leaves of "forms", one folding, 4 folding charts, two leaves from another issue, perhaps the first, loosely inserted, original blue-grey ribbed cloth, printed paper label on the upper cover, slipcase, binding somewhat marked and faded
Provenance
Louis de Freycinet, signature on verso of front free endpaper
Literature
Rosove 280-4.A2; Spence 1011
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
CAPTAIN LOUIS DE FREYCINET’S COPY OF THE FIRST ANTARCTIC MANUAL. “Very rare” (Rosove). The forms were designed to be filled in by members of the expedition.
The issue point centres on the page size and pagination of the “Memorandum on the books to be kept at the magnetic observatories”, which was printed separately to the main text.