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Murray, James, and George Marston
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Antarctic Days. Sketches of the homely side of Polar life by two of Shackleton's men. London: Andrew Melrose, 1913
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LIMITED EDITION DE LUXE, numbered 114 of 280 copies signed on the recto of the limitation leaf by E.H. Shackleton, James Murray and George Marston, 8vo (254 x 189mm.), half-title, 4 mounted coloured plates, 29 plates, illustrations in text, original light blue cloth with a mounted colour illustration on the upper cover, scattered spotting, minor wear to binding, spine faded
Provenance
H. Rae, signature on front flyleaf
Literature
Rosove 236; Spence 830; Taurus Collection 61
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
"The deluxe edition is a beautiful production. The binding, high quality uncut paper, large margins, the mounting of the colour plates on thick, gray stock with overlying titled tissue paper guards, and the high quality of the photographic plates are all reminiscent of the deluxe edition of The Heart of the Antarctic" (Rosove). Shackleton used such de luxe limited editions in order to raise funds to finance his ventures.