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Josselyn, John
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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
- paper, ink, sheepskin
8vo (5 7/8 x 3 3/4 in.; 150 x 95 mm). Woodcut of a winged dragon printer's device and license on leaf preceding title, dedication and errata leaves, 3-page advertisement at end, a duplicate of pages 275-279 and the advertisement is bound after the errata leaf; some light sheep; rebacked with much of original spine laid down, endpapers renewed. In a brown cloth clamshell case.
Provenance
Society of the Inner Temple (inscription on first original flyleaf: "DG Int Temp Soc")
Literature
Church 627; European Americana 674/105; Howes J254; Sabin 36672; Streeter sale II 635
Condition
see cataloguing
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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.
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. One of the earliest books dealing with the natural history of the New England region, especially Maine where the author settled with his family. Josselyn's eyewitness accounts are based on two residences in America, in 1638-1639 and 1663-1671. The work is noted for it's many comments on the medicinal uses and abuses of various flora and fauna, including tobacco. The cranberry, wild turkey, blueberry and other northeastern species are fully described for the first time.