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HEARNE. A JOURNEY FROM PRINCE OF WALES'S FORT IN HUDSON BAY, TO THE NORTHERN OCEAN. 1795
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson Bay, to the Northern Ocean. Undertaken by order of the Hudson's Bay Company, for the discovery of copper mines, a North West Passage, &c. In the years 1769, 1770, 1771, & 1772. London: for A. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1795
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (300 x 238mm.), large folding engraved map with the routes coloured in outline, 4 plates (3 folding), 4 folding plans, with final leaf 3N2 (publisher's advertisements recto and directions to the binder verso), modern half calf, near contemporary marbled boards, scattered spotting and staining, small marginal tear to L2, repairs to map and one folding plan, slight worming at end, boards lightly rubbed and repaired, rebacked and recornered to style
來源
Edward Petre, bookplate; John Drummond, bookplate
出版
Hill I, p. 141; Howgego H51; Sabin 31181 (incorrect collation)
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."
拍品資料及來源
"The first of a long series of Arctic voyages and travels which reflect so much honor on the British press. Its publication is due to the celebrated navigator La Perouse who captured Fort Albany, Hudson's Bay, and found the MS. of Hearne. The fort was afterwards surrendered to the British, but La Perouse stipulated for the publication of this work by the Hudson's Bay Company, which stipulation was honorably fulfilled in this beautiful volume... The author will always be remembered as the first white man that ever gazed on the dreary expanse of the Arctic or Frozen Ocean from the northern shores of the Continent of America." (Sabin)