Theodor de Bry / Graphic Sketches from Old and Authentic Works Illustrating 1st

Description: Graphic Sketches from Old and Authentic Works, Illustrating the Costume, Habits, and Character, of the Aborigines of America : Together with Rare and Curious Fragments Relating to the Discovery and Settlement of the Country Author: Bry, Theodor de, et al. Title: Graphic Sketches from Old and Authentic Works, Illustrating the Costume, Habits, and Character, of the Aborigines of America : Together with Rare and Curious Fragments Relating to the Discovery and Settlement of the Country Publication: New York: J. and H.G. Langley, no. 57 Chatham Street, 1841 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. 15 pages (1-4 title page and preface.) (5-15 half-title, introduction). 23 unnumbered leaves, 24 leaves of plates : chiefly illustrations. 23 cm. Pressed cloth over boards; gilt lettering to spine. Following the introdution, each of the 24 plates is accompanied by a facing leaf with appropriate descriptive letterpress. The plates are figures in outline from de Bry's engravings in copper from 1590. Book Condition: Good+ at least; perished at the spine ends, chipped along the remainder of the spine's length; covers unevenly toned and faded, corners worn, showing boards underneath on occasion; front hinge just starting; foxing to text block, (less so to the plates, which are for the most part in lovely condition). Three small, faint, library stamps, but spared the markings, the pockets, etc.. Binding is solid as a rock. Good+. Following the preface and introduction there is a second title page which spells out the incredible orgins of the the plates that follow: "Portraits to the life and manners of the inhabitants, of that province in America, called Virginia, in charge of the honourable gentleman, Sir Walter Raleigh, knight and steward of the stannaries in Cornwall and Exeter, by licence and authority granted in the year 1585, for the government of the new provinces, by the Most Serene Queen of England Elizabeth, the whole carefully executed and drawn to the life, by John Wyth, sent forth to that province in the years 1585 to 1588, afterwards engraved on copper, and originally published by Theofore De Bry, 1590." Seller ID: 005775 Subject: Antiquarian Dubois Rare Books Items are 100% guaranteed. You may return for any reason by simply notifying us within 30 days of receiving item (subject to some very reasonable fine print below).* To put it another way: If you are not 100% pleased with your purchase you have the guaranteed right to return to us for refund of all costs, including shipping both ways. *Please notify us of your intentions within 30 days of receipt of item so we can help coordinate the return. You may return for any reason, with no quibbling. We must insist however that returned items are in the same condition as sent out, also, we refund basic shipping option costs only (in the off chance you've chosen an expedited shipping option when ordering we'll cover what the basic shipping option would have cost). We pride ourselves on our careful packing for shipping! We're happy to combine shipping on multiple items. If for some reason shipping costs seem not to reflect this, please get in touch and we'll work out a fix. If necessary we'll do an instant Paypal refund if we can't get things to charge correctly at the outset. We don't aim to profit on shipping/handling costs. International buyers please contact us about shipping costs as calculated. We'll do whatever we can to quote you you the lowest shipping cost possible. International buyers please note that you will be liable for all shipping costs for returns including return post with tracking number and insurance. We value our international customers highly! International buyers please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. We can't under value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 375 USD

Location: New York, New York

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