LE PAGE DU PRATZ, HISTOIRE DE LA LOUISIANE, 1758, 3 VOLUMES

FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 12mo (165 x 96mm.), 2 folding maps, folding plan of New Orleans, 39 engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf gilt, a few minor repairs, very slightly worn and repaired

Br.Joaquin José Rosales, bookplate

Sabin 40122

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

An important contemporary source for French Louisiana, "as showing the French claims to the Southern territory now occupied by several states, but claimed also by the English under the name of "Carolana". The author resided in Louisiana fifteen years, and it is from his relation that most of details of the life of the Natchez and other Mississippi tribes of Indians have been derived. Later historians have availed themselves of his materials" (Sabin).