Lot 323
- 323
Gass, Patrick
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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A Journal of the Voyages and Travels of a Corps of Discovery, under the Command of Capt. Lewis and Capt. Clarke ... from the Mouth of the River Missouri through the Interior Parts of North America to the Pacific Ocean, during the Years 1804, 1805, and 1806. Pittsburgh: Printed for David M'Keehan; London: Re-Printed for J. Budd, 1808
8vo (8 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 210 x 122 mm). Title-page dampstained and remargined, bottom portion of B5 remargined, text browning throughout, occasional text offset. Contemporary tree calf; rebacked, endpapers renewed.
8vo (8 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 210 x 122 mm). Title-page dampstained and remargined, bottom portion of B5 remargined, text browning throughout, occasional text offset. Contemporary tree calf; rebacked, endpapers renewed.
Literature
Field, Indian Bibliography 595; Howes G77; Graff 1517; Sabin 26741; Wagner-Camp 6:2
Condition
8vo (8 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 210 x 122 mm). Title-page dampstained and remargined, bottom portion of B5 remargined, text browning throughout, occasional text offset. Contemporary tree calf; rebacked, endpapers renewed.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First English edition of the first full account by a participant of the Lewis and Clark expedition.