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Narbrough, John, and others
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- An Account of Several Late Voyages and Discoveries... London: D. Brown [&c.], 1711
- paper
SECOND EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, 8vo (192 x 120mm.), 3 folding engraved maps, 19 engraved plates (7 folding), contemporary calf, occasional slight browning or spotting, expertly rebacked
Provenance
James Stonhouse, Berkshire, bookplate; G.H. Vansittart, inscription
Literature
Hill (2004) 1476; Sabin 72186
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 voyages and discoveries in this work are: I. Sir John Narbrough's voyage to the South-sea; II. Captain J. Tasman's discoveries on the coast of the south Terra Incognita; III. Captain J. Wood's attempt to discover a north-east passage to China; IV. F. Marten's observations made in Greenland, and other northern countries.
"This second editio😼n is preferred because it has the chart of the western and southern oceans, which was not included in the first edition, and additional text relating to Greenland and to whales and whaling" (Hill).