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Rodrigues de Saa e Menezes, Juan.
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Description
- Rebelion de Ceylan y los progressos de su conquista en el gobierno de Constantino de Saa y Noroña. Lisbon: Antonio Craesbeeck de Mello, 1681
4to (190 x 130mm.), decorative head-pieces of printer's flowers, woodcut tailpieces, contemporary vellum, arms gilt on covers
Provenance
Stuart, of Bute, gilt arms on covers
Literature
Palau 274944
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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 fine, clean copy of this rare work. An important first-hand account of the battles of the Portuguese, against the Dutch and the natives in Ceylon during the first half of the seventeenth century. The Dutch, under admiral Spilberg, had landed on the east coast of the island in 1602 (some 100 years after the first arrival of the Portuguese) and induced the natives to help them in expelling the Portuguese. This was finally achieved in 1658. The present work deals with events occurring in 1623-1630 when the author's father, Constantino de Saa e Noronha, was governor.