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Willyams, Cooper
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- A voyage up the Mediterranean in His Majesty's ship the Swiftsure... under the command of Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson... with a description of the Battle of the Nile. London: T. Bensley for J. White, 1802
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (285 x 222mm.), hand-coloured double-page folding engraved chart of the Mediterranean, engraved dedication with hand-coloured coat-of-arms, 41 hand-coloured aquatint plates including a plan of the Battle of the Nile, contemporary diced russia, a few small marginal repairs or tears, rebacked with new endpapers, corners repaired, slightly rubbed
Literature
Abbey, Travel 196; Blackmer 1813; Hilmy II 334; Atabey 1339 (second edition)
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
Willyams, a chaplain and an artist, was present at the Battle of the Nile in which the French forces of Napoleon were beaten by Horatio Nelson.