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Ford, Charles Reginald
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Antarctica: Leaves from the Diary Kept on Board an Exploring Vessel. [Christchurch: Whitcombe & Tombs, c.1905-10]
- paper
2 COPIES, FIRST EDITIONS, 12mo (138 x 107mm.), illustrations in text, original wrappers (see footnote), paper flaw to p.16/17 in one booklet, minor staining and soiling, light wear to wrappers
Literature
Rosove 131.A1
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
i. Binding variant a, original light bluish grey linen-textured wrapper, illustrated by Ford with penguin, bound with string.
ii. Binding variant b, original cream coloured card binding, lettered in white on upper cover, bound with silk string.
ii. Binding variant b, original cream coloured card binding, lettered in white on upper cover, bound with silk string.
"Ford was a young and inexperienced but effectual steward responsible for stores aboard the Discovery. He had the unenviable distinction of fracturing his leg skiing soon after the ship was positioned in Winter Quarters Bay" (Rosove).