FIRST FLEET & BOTANY BAY: THE LONDON CHRONICLE. The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove

Lot #325 - FIRST FLEET & BOTANY BAY: THE LONDON CHRONICLE. The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove

Auction House:

Mossgreen
Sale Name:

Australian History
Sale Date:

30 May 2017 ~ 10am - Session 1: Lots 1 - 406
30 May 2017 ~ 2.30pm - Session 2: Lots 407 - 715
Lot #:

325
Lot Description:

FIRST FLEET & BOTANY BAY: THE LONDON CHRONICLE. The first printed accounts of the Expedition to and the Settlement at Sydney Cove
in issues of the London Chronicle newspaper issued in early 1789: April 28-30, 1789: Containing a short article, “....The extent of our possessions in New Holland have not been explained to the public.....” following which, the coordinates of Governor Phillips’ huge commission are delineated. Also, an early reference to the fur trade, with a ship having sailed from Botany Bay to the north-west coast of America “on the fur trade”.
Estimate:

A$500 - 750
Realised Price:

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Category:

Books & Manuscripts

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