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Sloane, Sir Hans
Estimate
16,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- A Voyage to the Islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, S. Christophers and Jamaica, with the Natural History of the herbs and trees, four-footed beasts, fishes, birds, insects, reptiles, &c. of the last of those islands... with some relations concerning the neighbouring continent, and Islands of America. London: [vol.1: by B[enjamin] M[otte]] for the Author, 1707-1725
2 volumes, folio (13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.; 343 x 248 mm). Titles printed in red and black, woodcut music in text (one and a half pages), large folding sheet with engraved map of Jamaica and charts of the Western Ocean and 'Caribee Islands' [Plate I], and 284 fine double-page or folding plates labeled "Plate II-XI" and "Tab 1-274" mostly by Michael Vander Gucht or John Savage, mounted on guards; possibly washed, "Tab 1 bound in vol 2, 8 plates lightly browned, light dampstain in upper outer corner of some plates in vol 1 and in lower margin of some in vol 2, a few plates slightly shaved with loss of image or number. Contemporary mottled calf, spines in seven compartments with raised bands gilt, sprinkled red edges; rebacked with original spine laid down, corners mended, scuffed.
Provenance
Jared P. Kirtland, Cleveland, Ohio (bookplate)
Literature
Nissen BBI 1854; Hunt 417; Stafleu TL2 12.104; Sabin 82169
Condition
probably washed, 8 plates lightly browned, light dampstain in upper outer corner of some plates in vol 1 and in lower margin of some in vol 2, a few plates slightly shaved with loss of image or number. Contemporary mottled calf, spines in seven compartments with raised bands gilt, sprinkled red edges; rebacked with original spine laid down, corners mended, scuffed.
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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
First edition. Sir Hans Sloanes' most important published work, containing the first illustrations of the flora and fauna of Jamaica and neighbouring islands.
Sloane went to the West Indies in 1687, staying for 15 months as physician to the Duke of Albemarle, the Governor of Jamaica, until the duke's death in 1688. During this time, Sloane gathered around 800 new species of plants. Sloane also came across chocolate which was drunk by the natives, but he found it "nauseous", so he mixed it with milk and sugar to make it more palatable. When Sloane returned to England he used his new chocolate recipe for medicinal purposes; subsequently Sloane's recipe for milk chocolate was taken up by Cadbury's and manufactured as confectionery.