- 110
Garcia, Francisco.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vida y martyrio de el venerable padre Diego Luis de Sanvitores de la Compañia de Iesus. Madrid: J. Garcia Infazon, 1683
- Paper
4to (203 x 139mm.), portrait, old vellum [Palau 97961; Sabin 26565], slightly browned, hinges repaired, lacking ties
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
Diego Luis de Sanvitores' mission to evangelise the islands of the Chamorro archipelago (which he renamed the "Islas Marianas" in honour of the Queen Regent of Spain, Maria Ana of Austria, who financed the mission) started in 1688 and ended with his death in 1672 at the hands of the Chamorro chief Mata'pang. As well as recounting Sanvitores' missionary activity, the first in this area, Garcia's account gives detailed descriptions of the islands' geography and indigenous culture.