FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, 8vo (225 x 135mm.), half-title, lithographed folding map and 3 plates, errata and 8pp. advertisements at end, original blindstamped olive green pebble-grained cloth, yellow endpapers, minor staining, small tears to map, spine ends repaired

Presented by the author to Mrs Dobson, the sister of Captain Collett Barker (1784–1831).

Ferguson 2073; Hill (2004) 1893; Wantrup 152

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."

The Governor Ready, which was wrecked, had been chartered to transport two hundred male prisoners from Ireland to New South Wales. Much of this account relates to later events and observations as noted in the title.