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translation of this encyclopaedic description of Spain and [South America] - CHARLEVOIX, [Pierre] - The History

Portugal by Alvarez de Colmenar, who was probably a of Paraguay. Containing amongst many other New,
Frenchman staying in the Netherlands. The original French Curious, and Interesting Particulars of that Country, a
edition "Les Delices de l'Espagne et du Portugal" was published full and authentic Account of the Establishments formed
in a small 8vo, at the same time as this Dutch folio edition. The there by the Jesuits, from among the Savage Natives, in

extensive index presents, as pointed out in the preface, a the very Centre of Barbarism, Establishments allowed to
complete geographical and historical dictionary of Spain and have realized the Sublime Ideas of Fenelon, Sir Thomas
Portugal. – € 1.200,-
More and Plato. Dublin, P. & W Wilson, H. Saunders et

al., 1769. 2 Vol. 13 x 21 cm. VII, (1), 463; VIII, 415 pp.
12. [Spain - Portugal] - Bound in contemporary uniform calf with a gilt spine and
[SALMON, Thomas] -
2 contrasting morocco letter-pieces.

Hedendaagsche historie, of * First English (Irish) edition. The first edition (in French) was
Tegenwoordige staat van published in Paris, 1757. Pierre Francois Xavier de Charlevoix
Spanje en Portugal. was a French Jesuit traveller and historian, often distinguished
Behelzende Eene
as the first historian of New France, which then occupied much
Beschrijving van de of North America known to Europeans.. The covers are partly
Gelegenheid dier Ryken, chafed, but restored. Prov.: Boudewijn Buch. - € 400,-
van derzelver Kusten,

Havens, Rivieren en 14. [Surinam] – FERMIN, Philippe – Description
Gebergten; Kort Begrip der ǵńrale, historique et physique de la colonie de
Historie, Van den Surinam, contenant ce qu’il y a de plus curieux & de plus
Godsdienst en Inquisitie
remarquable, touchant sa situation, ses rivieres, ses
(...). Met Landkaarten en forteresses; son gouvernement & sa police; avec le
Plaaten versierd. moeurs & les usages des habitants naturels dus pais, &
Amsterdam, Isaak Tirion,
des Euroṕens qui y sont ́tablis, ainsi que des
1759. 8vo, engraved eclairciffements sur l’oeconomie ǵńrale des esclaves
frontisp. + 6 folding plates. negres, sur les plantations & leurs produits, les arbres
[8]-662-[18] pp., contemp.
fruitiers, les plantes ḿd́cinales, & toutes les diverses

vellum. * Independent part of the Dutch translation of Thomas especes d’animaux qu’on y trouve. – Amsterdam, E. van
Salmon’s (1679-1767) "Modern history" of. Engr. ills : title by Harrevelt, 1769. 2 volumes. (24), 252; (4), 352 pages.
J.C. Philips & 6 folding plates : 2 maps "Nieuwe kaarte van Illustrated. Bound in modern uniform gilt-lettered half
Spanje en Portugal", "Nieuwe zeekaart van de straat van
calf. * First edition (a Dutch edition was published one year
Gibraltar" and 4 views : "Auto da Fe of Strafoefening der later.) Complete with the large folded engraved map (54 x 41 cm)
Inquisitie in Spanje", "Nieuwe aftekening der stad en berg van by A. Lavaux and 3 folded plates, i.a. the ‘beestenmolen’ and the
Gibraltar", "Patriarchale kerk te Lissabon", "Plein en de kerk
‘tentboot’. The book is slightly browned and has library stamps
van S. Paulus te Lissabon" (both after the earthquake). Bookplate in the blank corner of both the title-pages. Fermin (1729-1813), a
Gerrit Komrij on upper pastedown. Binding with some minor Dutch physician, did spent 8 years in Surinam. The book has a
rubbed spots. Very fine copy. - € 350,-
part on the history of the colony, describes the problem of

fugitive slaves, the ineffective government and the poor
13. [Atlas] - DU CAILLE, L.A. - Etrennes ǵographiques discipline among the military. - € 1.200,-
1760. Paris, Ballard, 1760. Frontispiece and engraved title,
1f. ‘Avertissement’, 2f. ‘Catalogue des cartes’, 26 double-
15. [West Indies] - HARTSINCK, J.J. - Beschryving van
page partly coloured maps. In-16de.
Guiana, of de Wilde Kust, in Zuid-America, Betreffende
* First edition. Charming allegorical frontispiece and 26 maps by de Aardrykskunde en Historie des Lands, de Zeeden en
LA Du Caille. Original leather binding a bit worn, corners Gewoontes der Inwooners, de Dieren, Vogels, Visschen,

bumped. Nice copy. - € 650,-
Boomen en Gewassen, als mede de eerste Ontdekking
dier Kust, de Bezittingen der Spanjaarden, Franschen en
Portugeezen en voornaamlyk de Volkplantingenden der

Nederlanderen, als Essequebo, Demerary, Berbice,
Suriname en derzelver Rivieren (.). Waarby komt eene
Verhandeling over den Aart en de Gewoontes der Neger-

Slaaven. Amsterdam, G. Tielenburg, 1770, 2 volumes in
one. 22 x 26 cm. (12), (4), 520 pages; (2); 521-926 pages, (15).
Bound in modern calf, antique style. Illustrated with an

engraved frontispiece portrait, 5 folded maps, 3 plans (1
folded), 5 plates (1 folded). * The book is slightly browned as
usual. Cf. Sabin 30712; Tiele 457; Rouffaer/Muller p.621; Cat.
NHSM 281 ; Van Doorne/ Van Kempen 2560. “This description

of Guiana or the Wild Coast of South America, it’s geography,
history, inhabitants, animals, with an account of its discovery
and the colonies of the Spaniards, French, Portuguese is said by

Mr. Warden to be ‘by far the best work ever published on the
countries described.’ Jan Jacob Hartsinck (1716-1779) was an
official of the admiralty in Amsterdam and a member of the
Zeeland academy of sciences; Later he became Director of the

West India Company. He was a man of very high standing, who

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