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Xerez, Francisco de
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Libro primo de la Conquista del Peru & provincia del Cuzco de le Indie occidental. Venice: Stephano de Sabbio, 1535
- Paper
FIRST ITALIAN EDITION, 8vo (227 x 150mm.), title with large woodcut of the imperial arms of Charles V, medallion below; woodcuts of the arms of Andrew Gritti and of the translator, Domingo de Gaztelu, woodcut initials, twentieth-century brown morocco by López/Vallenois, double gilt borders, spine with raised bands and gilt in compartments, minor staining and browning, lightly rubbed, spine sunned
Literature
Church 73; Sabin 105721
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, 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."
"In response to your inquiry, 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."
Catalogue Note
Francisco de Xerez was with Francisco Pizarro on the mission to conquer the Incan Empire, and his work is one of the most important records of the conquest of Peru. "Xeres, the secretary of Pizarro, left Spain with him in January, 1530. This narrative was written by order of his master, while he was in America and was printed directly after his return to Seville, which he reached with the first installment of gold in July 1534. As is natural, with one who knew personally the actors in that drama and witnessed its sanguinary events, Xeres endeavours to extenuate their deeds of rapine, destruction and massacre. The narrative is interspersed with many anecdotes and personal reminiscences" (Church, pp.161-163).