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Bolivar, Simon
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Bolivar, Simon
- A collection of nine proclamations, 1826-1828, comprising:
- Paper
Three decrees dated 23 November 1826, Bogota, signed by José Maria del Castillo
Two decrees dated 24 November 1826, Bogota, printed by M.M. Viller-Calderon, signed by José-Manuel Restrepo
Decree dated 18 December 1826, Bogota, printed by Pedro Cubides, signed by José Rafaèl Revenga, with four manuscript signatures at foot (Salvador, Leon, Espinosa and Gutierrez)
Decree dated 26 February 1828, signed by José Manuel Restrepo (two copies)
Printed flyer containing an appeal by Bolivar to the Colombians and Bogotans, 3 March 1828, Bogota, printed by J.A. Cualla
together 9 items, single sheets, folio (approx. 320 x 210mm.), uncut, a few creases, flyer chipped at edges
Two decrees dated 24 November 1826, Bogota, printed by M.M. Viller-Calderon, signed by José-Manuel Restrepo
Decree dated 18 December 1826, Bogota, printed by Pedro Cubides, signed by José Rafaèl Revenga, with four manuscript signatures at foot (Salvador, Leon, Espinosa and Gutierrez)
Decree dated 26 February 1828, signed by José Manuel Restrepo (two copies)
Printed flyer containing an appeal by Bolivar to the Colombians and Bogotans, 3 March 1828, Bogota, printed by J.A. Cualla
together 9 items, single sheets, folio (approx. 320 x 210mm.), uncut, a few creases, flyer chipped at edges
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
A RARE COLLECTION of proclamations and decrees from the troublesome years 1826-1828, when Bolivar's attempts to create a centralised state for Gran Colombia (the territories of the former Spanish Viceroyalty of New Granada) were falling apart through the desire for greater federalisation from different parts of the state. Bolivar had been declared President in 1821, but internal dissent led to the calling of a constitutional convention at Ocaña in April 1828, shortly after the last of these decrees.
The final item in this collection, the flyer appealing to the Colombians and Bogotans, was issued as Bolivar was declared Perpetual Dictator, and in it he declares his sorrow at needing to leave Bogota for some months; in fact he never returned, as he died in 1830, shortly after resigning his presidency, and the state of Gran Colombia collapsed thereafter.