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Lahontan, Louis Armand, baron de
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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New Voyages to North-America. Containing An Account of the several Nations of that vast Continent ... A Geographical Description of Canada ... Also a Dialogue between the Author and a General of the Savages ... To which is added A Dictionary of the Algonkine Language, which is generally spoke in North-America ... A great part of which never Printed in the Original. London: Printed for H. Bonwicke et al., 1703
2 volumes, 8vo (7 3/8 x 4 3/8 in.; 187 x 111 mm). 24 engraved plates (some folding) including frontispiece in each volume and 4 maps (in the first volume); a few light marginal spots and occasional soiling, otherwise very fresh and crisp. 19th-century antique panelled calf, floral stamps at four corners, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spines, red sprinkled edges; joints, corners and edges rubbed.
2 volumes, 8vo (7 3/8 x 4 3/8 in.; 187 x 111 mm). 24 engraved plates (some folding) including frontispiece in each volume and 4 maps (in the first volume); a few light marginal spots and occasional soiling, otherwise very fresh and crisp. 19th-century antique panelled calf, floral stamps at four corners, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spines, red sprinkled edges; joints, corners and edges rubbed.
Provenance
William Gwynn Mather (library ticket)
Literature
Alden-Landis 703/86; Lande 496; Sabin 38644
Condition
a few light marginal spots and occasional soiling, otherwise very fresh and crisp. 19th-century antique panelled calf, floral stamps at four corners, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spines, red sprinkled edges; joints, corners and edges rubbed.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition in English. One of the first comprehensive descriptions of the western regions of the continent, by an observant French soldier serving in Canada. This edition adds to the first edition (see previous lot) a map of Newfoundland and some corrected engravings.