28th Apr, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)
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[AUSTRALIA] THE FIRST FLEET: NEWS FROM BOTANY BAY AND SYDNEY COVE
private letter from Sydney Cove,12th July,1788: My Dear Friend, We arrived in Botany Bay on the 19th of January. 1788...and were very disappointed in the poor countryside and lack of fresh water. His Excellency The Governor explored the coast to the northward - he at last returned with the pleasing account of having discovered the finest harbour in the World. Port Jackson renamed Sydney Cove by the Governor. Followed by a long detailed description of all aspects of the countryside and his life so far. Letter runs to 60cm. of column space on page 3 (435), columns 1-3 of an original and complete issue of the London Chronicle, dated 5th-7th of May, 1789
private letter from Sydney Cove,12th July,1788: My Dear Friend, We arrived in Botany Bay on the 19th of January. 1788...and were very disappointed in the poor countryside and lack of fresh water. His Excellency The Governor explored the coast to the northward - he at last returned with the pleasing account of having discovered the finest harbour in the World. Port Jackson renamed Sydney Cove by the Governor. Followed by a long detailed description of all aspects of the countryside and his life so far. Letter runs to 60cm. of column space on page 3 (435), columns 1-3 of an original and complete issue of the London Chronicle, dated 5th-7th of May, 1789
Sold for £434
Estimated at £350 - £450
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
[AUSTRALIA] THE FIRST FLEET: NEWS FROM BOTANY BAY AND SYDNEY COVE
private letter from Sydney Cove,12th July,1788: My Dear Friend, We arrived in Botany Bay on the 19th of January. 1788...and were very disappointed in the poor countryside and lack of fresh water. His Excellency The Governor explored the coast to the northward - he at last returned with the pleasing account of having discovered the finest harbour in the World. Port Jackson renamed Sydney Cove by the Governor. Followed by a long detailed description of all aspects of the countryside and his life so far. Letter runs to 60cm. of column space on page 3 (435), columns 1-3 of an original and complete issue of the London Chronicle, dated 5th-7th of May, 1789
private letter from Sydney Cove,12th July,1788: My Dear Friend, We arrived in Botany Bay on the 19th of January. 1788...and were very disappointed in the poor countryside and lack of fresh water. His Excellency The Governor explored the coast to the northward - he at last returned with the pleasing account of having discovered the finest harbour in the World. Port Jackson renamed Sydney Cove by the Governor. Followed by a long detailed description of all aspects of the countryside and his life so far. Letter runs to 60cm. of column space on page 3 (435), columns 1-3 of an original and complete issue of the London Chronicle, dated 5th-7th of May, 1789
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted), 28th Apr, 2010
