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Mawson, Douglas
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- The Home of the Blizzard. Being the story of the Australasian Antarctic expedition, 1911-1914. London: William Heinemann, [1915]
- paper
FIRST EDITION, issue b, 2 volumes, 8vo (245 x 170mm.), half-titles, 3 folding maps in pocket at rear of volume 2, numerous photographic plates, some folding or double-page, 18 coloured plates, original pictorial dark blue ribbed cloth, minor bubbling, slight rubbing to extremities
Provenance
Gerald Meyrick Part, signature in each volume, dated 1. Feb. 1915
Literature
Rosove 217; Spence 773; Taurus Collection 100 (without dust-jacket)
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
Issue b, due to the pale blue top edges.