- 200
Borchgrevink, Carsten Egebert
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- First on the Antarctic Continent. Being an Account of the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900. London: George Newnes, 1901
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (218 x 138mm.), half-title, portrait frontispiece, 3 folding maps, illustrations (18 full-page), 32-page publisher's catalogue, red cloth (see footnote), cloth slightly discoloured and rubbed at spine ends
Provenance
Norman Mahoney, presentation bookplate dated 1904
Literature
cf. Taurus Collection 24, blue cloth issue; Rosove 45b; Spence 152
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
RARE ISSUE IN RED CLOTH. "Presumably a secondary binding, and considerably scarcer than the former [dark blue cloth with illustration on upper cover]" (Rosove). See also lot 201.