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Ponting, Herbert George--Exhibition catalogue
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500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- The British Antarctic Exhibition 1910-1913. Expedition of the Photographic Pictures of Mr. Herbert G. Ponting. London: The Fine Art Society, [1914]
- paper
8vo (183 x 123mm.), 8 half-tone plates, advertisements at front and rear, original light blue/grey wrappers, printed in red, staple rust, minor spotting and soiling
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
"Six months have barely lapsed since the news of the tragic ending of the British Antarctic Expedition thrilled the world and elicited its sympathy and admiration for the endurance and self-sacrifice of Captain Scott and his brave comrades... It is therefore fair to claim for this Exhibition that it is not only unique of its kind, giving, as it does, a truthful and vivid insight into the manner in which a great Polar Expedition has been conducted, but is also a liberal contribution to the sum of human knowledge, and has a value both personal, historic, artistic, and scientific" (Prefatory Note). Unfortunately the exhibition was not a great success.