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Acuña, Cristobal, and others
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Voyages and Discoveries in South America. The first up the River of Amazons to Quito in Peru, and back again to Brazil... The second up the River of Plata, and thence by land to the mines of Potosi by Mons. Acarete. The third from Cayenne into Guiana, in search of the Lake of Parima, reputed the richest place in the world by M. Grillet and Bechamel. London: S. Buckley, 1698
- paper
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, 3 parts in one volume, 8vo (180 x 105mm.), 2 folding engraved maps ("the course of the river of Amazons" and "the provinces of Paraguay and Tucuman"), mid-nineteenth century half brown calf over marbled boards, pen notes, minor browning, rebacked, slightly rubbed
Provenance
Sir Woodbine Parish KCH (1796-1882), bookplate; sale, Puttick's, June 26, 1860, £1.6s
Literature
Wing V746; Sabin 152; Borba de Moraes p.12; Palau 2487
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."