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LONG. VOYAGES AND TRAVELS OF AN INDIAN INTERPRETER AND TRADER. 1791
估價
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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描述
- Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader, describing the manners and customs of the North American Indians; with an account of the posts situated on the River Saint Laurence, Lake Ontario, &c. to which is added, a vocabulary of the Chippeway language. Names of furs and skins, in English and French. A list of words in the Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawanee, and Esquimeaux Tongues. London: for the Author, 1791
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (271 x 212mm.), folding engraved map of Canada, dedication leaf, list of subscribers, errata leaf, contemporary speckled calf gilt, light offsetting from map, joints starting
來源
Camden, signature on title; H.W. Pratley, Esq., Tunbridge Wells, Kent, sale in these rooms, 13th January 1988, lot 58
出版
Sabin 41878; Streeter VI 3651; Lande 1289; Howes L443
Condition
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."
"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
A FINE COPY OF “THE MOST VALUABLE RECORD OF INDIAN LIFE AND THE FUR TRADE OF THE PERIOD” (Vail). Long was engaged by the Hudson’s Bay Company as a fur trapper and trader between 1768 and 1787, during the height of competition with the Montreal traders. An extensive Chippewa vocabulary is included.