Davie (John Constanse) 'Letters from Paraguay describing the Settlements of Montevideo and Buenos Ayres...' Robinson, London 1805. 8vo., full calf (split) plus Anon 'Letters written from Colombia during a Journey from Caracas to Bogota and thence to Santa Martha in 1823'. 1st Ed. Cowie, London 1824, with folding map. 8vo. Owner's signature (H.S. Illingworth 16 Aug. 1834), original plain boards plus Andrews (Captain Joseph) Late Commander of H.C.S. Windham. 'Journey from Buenos Ayres through the Provinces of Cordova, Tucuman, and Salta, to Potosi... undertaken on behalf of the Chilian and Peruvian Mining Association 1825-26'. 2 vols.,1st Ed., Murray, London 1827. Original brown boards. All in used condition, bumps, stains etc (4)
Provenance: Malcolm Deas Collection
Sold for £320
Estimated at £150 - £250
Davie (John Constanse) 'Letters from Paraguay describing the Settlements of Montevideo and Buenos Ayres...' Robinson, London 1805. 8vo., full calf (split) plus Anon 'Letters written from Colombia during a Journey from Caracas to Bogota and thence to Santa Martha in 1823'. 1st Ed. Cowie, London 1824, with folding map. 8vo. Owner's signature (H.S. Illingworth 16 Aug. 1834), original plain boards plus Andrews (Captain Joseph) Late Commander of H.C.S. Windham. 'Journey from Buenos Ayres through the Provinces of Cordova, Tucuman, and Salta, to Potosi... undertaken on behalf of the Chilian and Peruvian Mining Association 1825-26'. 2 vols.,1st Ed., Murray, London 1827. Original brown boards. All in used condition, bumps, stains etc (4)
Provenance: Malcolm Deas Collection
Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
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Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm