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(Roosevelt, Franklin Delano)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Sprengel, Matthias Christian. Allgemeines historisches Taschenbuch oder Abris der merkwürdigsten neuen Welt=Begebenheiten enthaltend für 1784 die Geschichte der Revolution von Nord=America. Berlin: for Haude & Spener, 1784
12mo (4 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 110 x 70 mm). Engraved title, folding engraved map of the United States handcolored, 17 engraved plates (of which 3 are colored and 1 double-page) mostly by Daniel Chodowiecki; some spotting on engraved title, title edge stained. Contemporary speckled calf, gilt-ruled border, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine, red edges; extremities worn.
12mo (4 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 110 x 70 mm). Engraved title, folding engraved map of the United States handcolored, 17 engraved plates (of which 3 are colored and 1 double-page) mostly by Daniel Chodowiecki; some spotting on engraved title, title edge stained. Contemporary speckled calf, gilt-ruled border, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine, red edges; extremities worn.
Provenance
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (signature and booklabel) — Acquisition: William Reese
Literature
Cresswell, American Revolution, p. 420
Condition
Engraved title, folding engraved map of the United States handcolored, 17 engraved plates (of which 3 are colored and 1 double-page) mostly by Daniel Chodowiecki; some spotting on engraved title, title edge stained. Contemporary speckled calf, gilt-ruled border, gilt-stamped red morocco title label on spine, red edges; extremities worn.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
President Roosevelt's copy of the first edition of this lively illustrated account of the American Revolution with engravings by Chodowiecki, including portraits of Washington, Gates, Franklin, Laurens, and John Paul Jones, scenes of the Boston Massacre and Tea Party, the Battle of Lexington, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Franklin at Versailles, the French landing at Rhode Island, the Surrender of Cornwallis, the seizure of Major André, etc., with a colored plate of the new flag and of American military uniforms.