Lot 329
- 329
Kalm, Peter
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
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En Resa til Norra America. Stockholm: Lars Salvii, 1753–1761
3 volumes, 16mo (6 5/8 x 4 in.; 170 x 100 mm). Woodcut text illustrations (2 full-page), one engraved folding plate; corner repair to 1:D4, some text browning, particularly to vol. 1. Half calf over sprinkled boards; several neat repairs to corners and spine ends, upper hinge in vol. 1 cracked.
3 volumes, 16mo (6 5/8 x 4 in.; 170 x 100 mm). Woodcut text illustrations (2 full-page), one engraved folding plate; corner repair to 1:D4, some text browning, particularly to vol. 1. Half calf over sprinkled boards; several neat repairs to corners and spine ends, upper hinge in vol. 1 cracked.
Provenance
A.L.R. (monogram stamped on title-pages)
Literature
Howes K5; Sabin 36986
Condition
3 volumes, 16mo (6 5/8 x 4 in.; 170 x 100 mm). Woodcut text illustrations (2 full-page), one engraved folding plate; corner repair to 1:D4, some text browning, particularly to vol. 1. Half calf over sprinkled boards; several neat repairs to corners and spine ends, upper hinge in vol. 1 cracked.
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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.
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
A good set of Kalm's natural history, in the original Swedish. Commissioned by the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences and encouraged by Linnaeus, Kalm visited Philadelphia, Germantown, Wilmington, New Bristol, Trenton, Princeton, New York, Salem, Rapaapo, Albany, Saratoga, Fort Anne, Lake Champlain, Montreal, Quebec, St. Paul, and Sault au Recollet. His narrative includes observations on the natives and their customs, religion, and social institutions. "Most trustworthy description of Swedish settlements in 18th century Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania" (Howes).