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Laborde y Navarro, Angel.
Estimate
7,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Six letterbooks containing copies of his official correspondence, mainly concerning his role as a spanish naval commander during the independence struggles of the south american colonies (particularly Venezuela), comprising:
i) three volumes containing his correspondence with Miguel Gastón y Navarrete, the commanding officer of the naval station of Havana, tracing the progress of his expeditions to Costa Firme (Venezuela), where his mission was to defend the coast, safeguard the supply of provisions to the royalist refugees and support the Spanish land troops, and covering pivotal events such as his break of the Colombian blockade of Puerto Cabello and capture of the flagship Zafiro, and the Battle of Lake Maracaibo on 24 July 1823, from which he had to retreat after two hours' fighting; also containing a long justification of his actions at Maracaibo in answer to General Morales' allegations; the correspondence also referring to Laborde's command of various ships, lists of signals, crew wages, the transmission of royal commands regarding further expeditions, changes in procedure regarding blockades, the treatment and allocation of prize ships, and disputes with other commanders; one volume mostly containing lists of supplies required for refugees and crew members, signals, crew lists, etc.; c.1000 pages plus blanks, with index and tipped-in maps, bound in contemporary green roan gilt, chiefly January 1823 to January 1825, some wear to covers
ii) three volumes containing official correspondence and reports kept after being appointed Gastón's successor as Commanding Officer of the naval station at Havana, chiefly concerning the activities of the naval forces of Cuba, including Laborde's own role in the disastrous expedition sent with the Spanish General Isidro Barradas to reconquer Mexico in 1829, c.1000 pages, with index and tipped-in maps, bound in contemporary half calf, 19 January 1828 to 21 December 1833, one volume heavily browned with ink corrosion affecting several gatherings
ii) three volumes containing official correspondence and reports kept after being appointed Gastón's successor as Commanding Officer of the naval station at Havana, chiefly concerning the activities of the naval forces of Cuba, including Laborde's own role in the disastrous expedition sent with the Spanish General Isidro Barradas to reconquer Mexico in 1829, c.1000 pages, with index and tipped-in maps, bound in contemporary half calf, 19 January 1828 to 21 December 1833, one volume heavily browned with ink corrosion affecting several gatherings
Condition
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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. 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."