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Parry, William Edward
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Nautical Astronomy by night; comprehending practical directions for knowing and observing principal fixed stars. Bath: Meyler and Son [and] London: Longman, Hurst [&c.], 1816
- paper
4to (240 x 190mm.), dedication leaf, engraved plate and 4 folding charts, 6 tables, original grey boards, minor spotting, rebacked to style, boards slightly worn at extremities
Provenance
Mrs Bull, Holles Street, Cavendish Square, signature
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
Sir William Edward Parry (1790-1855), served as lieutenant on the frigate Alexander from 1810. It worked in the protection of the Spitsbergen whale fishery. During this time Parry made astronomical observations in northern latitudes, and afterwards published the results of his studies in this volume.