- 1094
Ross, John--Braithwaite, John
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Supplement to Captain John Ross's Narrative of a second voyage in the Victory, in Search of a North-West Passage containing the suppressed facts necessary to a proper understanding of the causes of the failure of the steam machinery of the Victory, and a just appreciation of… John Ross’s character as an officer and a man of science. London: Chapman and Hall, 1835
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (285 x 226mm.), [2], ii, 18pp., red half morocco, blue boards and endpapers, red title label on the upper cover
Literature
Sabin 7360
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
Braithwaite, together with his partner John Ericsson, installed a steam boiler on the Victory, under the impression that the ship was to be used for experimental purposes, rather than a taxing and lengthy polar voyage. Upon the failure of the boiler, and after criticism from Ross himself, they published this apologia. For Ross's Explanation and Answer to Mr. John Braithwaite's Supplement see lot 1087).