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BLIGH, A VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH SEA, 1792
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A Voyage to the South Sea... for the Purpose of conveying Bread-Fruit Tree to the West-Indies, in His Majesty's Ship the Bounty. London: George Nicol, 1792
FIRST EDITION, 4to (294 x 232mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece, 7 engraved maps and plans (some double-page or folding), contemporary russia gilt, minor spotting, slight rubbings
Provenance
Lord Sandys, armorial bookplate (probably Edwin Sandys, 2nd Baron Sandys, 1726–1797)
Literature
Sabin 5910; Hill 135; Ferguson 125; Wantrup 62a
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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
The first official account of the Bounty expedition, including a revised version of Bligh's Narrative of the Mutiny.