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Rare NFLD Book 1843 General Report of the Geological Survey of Newfoundland By J. B. Jukes

Lot Number:3370
Completed
Start Time:19/9/2025 9:30:00 PM
End Time:29/9/2025 10:44:32 PM
Bid Count:29
Winning Bidder:5190
Starting Bid:$0.01
Bid Increment:$5.00
Current Bid:$255.00
Bidding complete
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Rare NFLD Book 1843 General Report of the Geological Survey of Newfoundland By J. B. Jukes

What I Found

  • Christie's auction lists a first edition (1843, John Murray, London) copy: original cloth, folding hand‑coloured frontispiece plan, folding hand‑coloured map. The spine is a bit faded, title somewhat spotted. 

  • Local listings (St. John’s, Newfoundland) show a copy: “Jukes, Geology of Newfoundland, 1843. First edition, London, 1843, with the beautiful map, coloured … signed by David Slade …” priced at CAD $1,200. 

  • Another listing: “Excursions in and about Newfoundland … General Report …” (the two‑volume set, original 1842 edition) is being offered at £1,052.60 (used, good condition, but lacking map in that specific copy) by a rare bookseller. 

What Drives the Value / What to Look For

To estimate the value of a specific copy, these are the major attributes that make a big difference:

Factor Higher Value If …
Edition / Print First edition 1843 with original binding is much more valuable than reprint or later edition.
Condition of binding, boards, spine Good cloth cover, minimal fading or wear, no major damage, tight binding all boost value.
Presence & condition of maps/plates The folding hand‑coloured map (and coloured plan frontispiece) are particularly prized. If missing, value drops significantly. Condition (tears, foxing, colouring intact) matters.
Internals: pages, spotting, foxing Clean pages, minimal foxing or damage increase value. Heavy spotting or water damage detract.
Provenance, signatures Signatures, provenance (notable past owner), or unique features add value. In the local listing, being signed by David Slade seems to add value. 
Market location & demand Newfoundland / Canadian collectors will pay more for this subject matter; scarcity in local markets raises value.

Rough Value Estimates

Here are rough estimates (in Canadian dollars and US) based on condition / completeness:

Condition / Details Approx Value (CAD) Approx Value (USD)
First edition, all maps & coloured frontispiece present, binding in good to very good condition CAD 1,000‑2,000+ (maybe up to ~CAD 2,500 if excellent) US$700‑1,600+
First edition, with defects (fading spine, some spotting, small tears in map, etc.), but essentially complete CAD 600‑1,200 US$400‑900
Missing map or coloured plates, or poor condition binding CAD 300‑600 US$200‑500
     
 

 

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