- 659
Hutchins, Thomas
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina… And an appendix, containing Patrick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois River, and a correct list of the different nations and tribes of Indians. London: Printed for the author, and sold by J. Almon, 1778
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (215 x 133mm.), [2], ii, 68pp., 2 folding engraved maps, engraved table, contemporary light blue wrappers, sewn as issued, some slight offsetting
FIRST EDITION OF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EARLY GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE WEST, written by the first official geographer of the United States. This text is one of the most informative sources on the West during the British period. Captain Kennedy's appendix thoroughly describes his voyage up the Illinois River to its headwaters during July and August 1773: "the land is well-timbered, and covered with high weeds. There are fine meadows at a little distance from the River; the banks of which do not crumble away as those of the Mississippi do."
FIRST EDITION OF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EARLY GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE WEST, written by the first official geographer of the United States. This text is one of the most informative sources on the West during the British period. Captain Kennedy's appendix thoroughly describes his voyage up the Illinois River to its headwaters during July and August 1773: "the land is well-timbered, and covered with high weeds. There are fine meadows at a little distance from the River; the banks of which do not crumble away as those of the Mississippi do."
Literature
Field 744; Howes H846; Sabin 34054
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."