Description: Nouveau voyage aux isles de l'Amérique, contenant l'histoire naturelle de ces pays, l'origine, les mœurs, la religion et le gouvernement des habitans anciens et modernes Author: [Jean Baptiste Labat] Title: Nouveau voyage aux isles de l'Amérique, contenant l'histoire naturelle de ces pays, l'origine, les mœurs, la religion et le gouvernement des habitans anciens et modernes Publication: A La Haye: Chez P. Husson; E. Johnson, Printers, 1724 Edition: Later printing Description: Les Guerres & les Evenemens singuliers qui y sont arrivez pendant le long séjour que l'Auteur y a fait: Le Commerce et les Manufactures qui y sont établies, & les moyens de les augmenter. Ouvrage enrichi d'un grand nombre de Cartes, Plans, & Figures en Taille-douce. Volumes 2, 4,5,6. Missing volumes 1 and 3. Leather bound. 12mos. Incomplete set. 4 volumes. Volumes 2,4,5,6. Speckled brown calf leather bindings with raised bands on the spines. Gilt decorations on the spines. 2 leather title labels on the spines 2 are missing. Bindings are sturdy. Condition of the leather varies with cracked joints, damp staining, and dryness. Volume II: [5], 598 pages. Illustrated with 21 plates of which 4 are folding (including 8" x 6.5" map of "Isle De La Guadeloupe"). Leather is cracked on the joints and has some damp staining. Text block is uniform but cracked in the middle at page 265. Text and illustrations are in good condition with light toning to the contents. Volume IV: [5], 539 pages, [1] page blank, [1]. Illustrated with 13 plates of which 5 are folding (including plans of "Isle De La Barbade" and "Plan du Port, du Fort et du Bourg de la Grenade"). Slight damp staining and warping of the boards. Text and illustrations in good condition. Volume V: [5], 504 pages, [1]. Illustrated with 6 plates, 2 folding (including 10" x 6.5" "Carte De Lisle De Saint Christophle" and "L'Isle St. Domingue"). Leather joints cracked with moderate damp staining on the rear board. Text and illustrations in good condition. Volume VI: [4], 514 pages, [1], [58] pages 'Table Des Matieres, Pour Les Six Volumes', [2]. Illustrated with 6 plates of which 2 are folding (including "Plan du Fort et d'une partie du Bourg de la Guadeloupe. Attiquee par les Anglais en 1703"). Leather is damp stained and chipped. Joints cracked. Text block a bit warped. Some page corners creased. Text is clean and in good condition. Each volume has an armorial bookplate of "Elden Hall" on the front paste downs. Sabin 38411. Fair. Seller ID: 24751 Subject: Exploration & Travel David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1120 USD
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
End Time: 2024-09-25T19:49:43.000Z
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Author: Jean Baptiste Labat
Publisher: Chez P. Husson; E. Johnson, Printers
Year Printed: 1724
Language: English
