The Canada 150 Auction

June 27, 2017

LOT 549

Lot 549

Sir John Ross, Captain in the Royal Navy

Sir John Ross, Captain in the Royal Navy
Lot 549 Details
Sir John Ross, Captain in the Royal Navy

NARRATIVE OF A SECOND VOYAGE IN SEARCH OF A NORTHWEST PASSAGE, AND OF A RESIDENCE IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS DURING THE YEARS 1829, 1830, 1831, 1832, 1833

4to., engraved frontispiece, 3 of 25 plates are hand coloured, 2 fold out charts, blue cloth boards titled ‘Sir John Ross’s Arctic Expedition, 1829 - 1833’ in the gilt cartouche to the spine
11.5" x 9.4" — 29.2 x 24 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,062.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Sir John Ross, Captain in the Royal Navy
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CONDITION DETAILS

Boards rubbed, bumped. Foxing and spotting to text and plates.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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