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Howitt, Samuel, and others
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Foreign Field Sports, fisheries, sporting anecdotes, &c.... with a supplement on New South Wales. London: Edward Orme, 1814
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (285 x 230mm.), 110 hand-coloured aquatint plates (watermarks: text, 1810 and plates, 1810-1811), 2pp. "Sketch of the Manners of the Natives.. of the New South Wales", supplement title "Field Sports.. of New South Wales" (dated 1813), dedication, contemporary red straight-grained morocco, spine in compartments gilt, edges gilt, lacking index, without repeated supplement title and dedication as in Abbey's copy, a few small tears, offsetting and spotting at places, rubbed, spine ends and some corners repaired
Literature
Abbey, Travel 2; Ferguson 577
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
Apart from Australia, many sports are illustrated from around the world, including Europe (with a section on Spanish bull-fighting), the Americas, India and Africa, as well as hunting whales.