- 196
Antarctic Exploration
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two volumes concerning Belgian and French exploration of Antarctica, including:
- paper
Charcot, Jean. The Voyage of the 'Why Not?'. Toronto: Musson, [c.1911], FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, Musson (Toronto) issue, 8vo (250 x 186mm.), half-title, 42 plates, original pictorial blue cloth, gilt, [Rosove 67.A3], scattered staining, upper board bowed, lightly rubbed, spine sunned
Cook, Frederick A. Through the First Antarctic Night 1898-1899. London: William Heinemann, 1900, half-title, 76 plates (4 coloured), illustrations in the text, original pictorial blue cloth, partially uncut, [Rosove 76.A3, binding variant a], minor spotting to endpapers, light wear, soiling and discolouration
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Cook, Frederick A. Through the First Antarctic Night 1898-1899. London: William Heinemann, 1900, half-title, 76 plates (4 coloured), illustrations in the text, original pictorial blue cloth, partially uncut, [Rosove 76.A3, binding variant a], minor spotting to endpapers, light wear, soiling and discolouration
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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."