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Davie, John Constanse
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Davie, John Constanse
- Letters from Paraguay: describing the Settlements of Monte Video and Buenos Ayres... Written during a Residence of seventeen Months in that Country. London: G. Robinson, 1805
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (214 x 123mm.), viii, 294pp., [ii pp. adverts], half-title, contemporary half calf, full gilt red morocco spine, brown speckled boards
A personal account of travels in Argentina in 1797 through letters to a friend in Somerset. "After his [Davie's] return to Buenos Ayres, it is certain that he went to Conception, in Chili; as he was last heard of from that place, in the year 1803: but whether he lost his life in any insurrection of the natives, or was imprisoned by the government in consequence of his correspondence being detected, is unknown" (introduction).
A personal account of travels in Argentina in 1797 through letters to a friend in Somerset. "After his [Davie's] return to Buenos Ayres, it is certain that he went to Conception, in Chili; as he was last heard of from that place, in the year 1803: but whether he lost his life in any insurrection of the natives, or was imprisoned by the government in consequence of his correspondence being detected, is unknown" (introduction).
Provenance
General DeLancey, armorial bookplate, with signature
Literature
Sabin 18747
Condition
A fine copy
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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."