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Josselyn, John
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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- Josselyn, John
- An Account of Two Voyages to New-England. Wherein you have the setting out of a ship with the charges; The prices of all necessaries for furnishing a Planter and his family at his first coming; A description of the countrey, natives and creatures, with their merchantil and physical use... A large chronological table of the most remarkable passages, from the first discovering of the continent of America, to the year 1673. London: Giles Widdows, 1674
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (148 x 93mm.), [viii], 279pp., [iii pp. adverts], woodcut of a winged dragon printer's device and license on leaf preceding title, dedication and errata leaves, contemporary sheep, flat spine, a little worming to margins, small hole in K2 affecting some words, old restoration to spine, lower joint split at head, upper joint starting
One of the earliest books dealing with the natural history of the New England area, especially Maine, where Josselyn and his family settled. The work is notable for the author’s many knowledgeable comments on the medicinal uses and abuses of various flora and fauna, including tobacco. The cranberry, wild turkey, blueberry and other north-eastern species are fully described for the first time.
Josselyn’s first-hand accounts are based on two residences in America, the first in 1638-39 and the second from 1663-71. The work also deals with the practicalities and provisions necessary for the long sea-voyage. It contains as well a catalogue of tools and supplies essential to begin a new life in the colonies.
One of the earliest books dealing with the natural history of the New England area, especially Maine, where Josselyn and his family settled. The work is notable for the author’s many knowledgeable comments on the medicinal uses and abuses of various flora and fauna, including tobacco. The cranberry, wild turkey, blueberry and other north-eastern species are fully described for the first time.
Josselyn’s first-hand accounts are based on two residences in America, the first in 1638-39 and the second from 1663-71. The work also deals with the practicalities and provisions necessary for the long sea-voyage. It contains as well a catalogue of tools and supplies essential to begin a new life in the colonies.
Literature
Church 627; European Americana 674/105; Howes J254; Sabin 36672; Streeter sale II 635
Condition
A very 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."