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Humboldt, Alexander von, and Aimé Bonpland
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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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- Voyage aux régions equinoxiales du Nouveau Continent. Amsterdam and New York: Theatrum Orbis Terarrum, Da Capo Press, 1971-1973, LIMITED TO 200 COPIES, reprint of the Paris edition (1805-1834), 30 volumes, folio (508 x 348mm.) and 4to (348 x 242mm.), 1470 plates and maps, most coloured, original green cloth
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HUMBOLDT, A. VON, AND A. BONPLAND. Personal narrative of the travels to the equinoctial regions of the New Continent, 1799-1804 [and Researches concerning the institutions and monuments of the ancient inhabitants of America]. Amsterdam and New York: Theatrum Orbis Terarrum, Da Capo Press, 1972, reprint of the London editions (1814-1829), 9 volumes bound as 5, 8vo (225 x 145mm.), folding maps, original brown cloth, dust-jackets
together 35 volumes, FACSIMILE EDITIONS
together 35 volumes, FACSIMILE EDITIONS
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."
Catalogue Note
A complete facsimile of the first edition of Humboldt's monumental report of his scientific expeditions to South America, Central America and Cuba, one of the greatest publications in the history of exploration and still an important primary source today for its contributions to topography, geography, zoology, botany, ethnography and geology. Also included is the nine-volume English translation.
The research took place during three expeditions to different regions, each with its own scientific objectives:
1. The exploration of the Orinoco River, 16 July 1799 to 24 November 1800, covering 2000 square miles of uncharted and mostly unexplored jungle
2. Travels to Cuba and through Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, from 24 November 1800 to 5 December 1802
3. Researches in Mexico, from 5 December 1802 to May 1804