拍品 223
  • 223

GILIJ, SAGGIO DI STORIA AMERICANA, ROME, 1780-1784, 4 VOLUMES, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM

估價
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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描述

  • Saggio di storia americana o sia Storia naturale, civile, e sacra de regni, e delle provincie Spagnuole di Terra-ferma nell'America meridionale. Rome: Luigi Perego Salvioni, 1780-1784
4 volumes, 8vo (215 x 136mm.), woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, volume 1: folding engraved map of the Orinoco, 3 folding engraved plates; volume 2: half-title, engraved map of the Orinoco, 5 folding engraved plates; volume 3: half-title; volume 4: folding engraved map of New Granada, contemporary vellum, flat spines with gilt lettering, [Sabin 27382], occasional light foxing or browning, library stamp removed from B3 in each volume; vol.1: lacking half-title, occasional wear or repairs to pages

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."

拍品資料及來源

Gilij (1721-1789), a Jesuit priest in the mission to Caracas, is considered a important figure in the history of South American language and linguistics. Forced to leave South America in 1767 he returned to Italy and composed this impressive treatise based on his researches and observations of more than 20 years' residence there. This detailed treatise was one of the sources used by Alexander von Humbolt to prepare for his South American expedition of 1799-1804. Provenance:

G.S., ink stamp on title-pages dated 1824; Hans Kolb, ink stamps