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Hastie, James
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500 - 800 GBP
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- Hastie, James
- Narrative of a Voyage in the Ship Kennersley Castle, from Leith Roads to Poyais; with some Account of the Proceedings of the Workmen on their Arrival at Black River, in that Territory, and of their Subsequent Removal to Belize. Edinburgh: for the Author, 1823
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (206 x 122mm.), 22pp., blue half calf, marbled boards, dark red label, top edge gilt
Rare. After his many heroic exploits in the cause of South American independence from the Spanish, MacGregor, who had been made a prince of the territory of 'Poyais' on the Mosquito coast by its king, proceeded to promote a scheme to encourage investment in, and emigration to his non-existent country. James Hastie provides a first-hand account of some of the distressing experiences of the 170 emigrants on their voyage and after their arrival at the desolate Black River on the north coast of South America. See David Sinclair's Sir Gregor MacGregor and the Land that Never Was.
Rare. After his many heroic exploits in the cause of South American independence from the Spanish, MacGregor, who had been made a prince of the territory of 'Poyais' on the Mosquito coast by its king, proceeded to promote a scheme to encourage investment in, and emigration to his non-existent country. James Hastie provides a first-hand account of some of the distressing experiences of the 170 emigrants on their voyage and after their arrival at the desolate Black River on the north coast of South America. See David Sinclair's Sir Gregor MacGregor and the Land that Never Was.
Provenance
James Douglas, bookplate
Literature
not in Sabin
Condition
A good 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."