Property of a Gentleman BLIGH, WILLIAM A Narrative of the Mutiny, on board His Majesty's Ship Bounty. London: for George Nicol, 1790 FIRST EDITION, 4to (316 x 250mm.), 3 engraved charts (2 folding), one engraved folding plate, UNCUT, contemporary boards, modern cloth spine, gilt lettering, full-page chart slightly shorter, minor occasional offsetting THE STREETER COPY.A tall copy of Captain Bligh's own account of the mutiny, one of the most remarkable incidents in the whole of maritime history. After the publication of his narrative, Bligh presented copies to the Lords of the Admiralty and other influential people in the hope that his account of the mutiny would absolve him from any blame" (Hill). The official account did not appear until 1792 under the title A Voyage to the South Sea. LITERATURE:Hill 132; Wantrup 61 PROVENANCE:G.B. Villiers, signature to title; The Frank S. Streeter Library, Christie's New York, Monday 16 April 2007, lot 43Condition ReportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. 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.
Property of a Gentleman BLIGH, WILLIAM A Narrative of the Mutiny, on board His Majesty's Ship Bounty. London: for George Nicol, 1790 FIRST EDITION, 4to (316 x 250mm.), 3 engraved charts (2 folding), one engraved folding plate, UNCUT, contemporary boards, modern cloth spine, gilt lettering, full-page chart slightly shorter, minor occasional offsetting THE STREETER COPY.A tall copy of Captain Bligh's own account of the mutiny, one of the most remarkable incidents in the whole of maritime history. After the publication of his narrative, Bligh presented copies to the Lords of the Admiralty and other influential people in the hope that his account of the mutiny would absolve him from any blame" (Hill). The official account did not appear until 1792 under the title A Voyage to the South Sea. LITERATURE:Hill 132; Wantrup 61 PROVENANCE:G.B. Villiers, signature to title; The Frank S. Streeter Library, Christie's New York, Monday 16 April 2007, lot 43Condition ReportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. 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.
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