Lot 317
- 317
Ellicott, Andrew
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
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The Journal of Andrew Ellicott, Late Commissioner on Behalf of the United States during Part of the Year 1796, the Years 1797, 1798, 1799, and Part of the Year 1800: for Determining the Boundary between the United States and the Possession of His Catholic Majesty in America ... Philadelphia: Printed by Budd & Bartram for Thomas Dobson, 1803
4to (11 x 8 1/4 in.; 280 x 210 mm, uncut). 14 folding maps and diagrams, errata leaf at the end; foxed and browned throughout, offsetting to maps and diagrams, a few short marginal tears, evidence of stamps bleached out on title-page, S1, a2, u1v–u3r, some marginal notes in pencil and ink in first few quires. Modern quarter calf over marbled boards, smooth spine ruled gilt, red morocco lettering piece.
4to (11 x 8 1/4 in.; 280 x 210 mm, uncut). 14 folding maps and diagrams, errata leaf at the end; foxed and browned throughout, offsetting to maps and diagrams, a few short marginal tears, evidence of stamps bleached out on title-page, S1, a2, u1v–u3r, some marginal notes in pencil and ink in first few quires. Modern quarter calf over marbled boards, smooth spine ruled gilt, red morocco lettering piece.
Literature
Clark 2:89; Graff 1230; Howes E94; Sabin 22216; Streeter sale 3:1531
Condition
4to (11 x 8 1/4 in.; 280 x 210 mm, uncut). 14 folding maps and diagrams, errata leaf at the end; foxed and browned throughout, offsetting to maps and diagrams, a few short marginal tears, evidence of stamps bleached out on title page, S1, a2, u1v–u3r, some marginal notes in pencil and ink in first few quires. Modern quarter calf over marbled boards, smooth spine ruled gilt, red morocco lettering piece.
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.
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, the earliest American account of West Florida, which evidently led to the growing interest within the U.S. government to acquire this territory from Spain. Washington appointed Ellicott to survey the land and draw the borders between the United States and Spanish Florida through forests, swamps, bayous, and rivers.