8th Feb, 2024 11:00

The Oxford Library Sale

 
Lot 692
 

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Simón Bolívar (1783-1830) 'The Liberator', South American Revolutionary Leader, a manuscript document in Spanish with printed header 'Republica de Colombia.... Simón Bolívar, Head 'A La Comision de Reparacion' 12 lines in a scrolling script signed by Bolívar in the Cuartel General 24 December 1819. 'Recommends the conceding of house belonging to Jose Farriens and if the value exceeds the usual quota, then the expense is to be at the expense of the state'. Two further document fragments dated 1817 and signed by Bolívar, A manuscript headed in pencil '1817' signed Francisco Pildain, Angostura 21 Noviembre 1817, 'Request that two houses should be adjudicated to him with urgency to have his family prior to his departure on military exercises'

All four documents in worn condition, edges torn, folds etc, signatures compatible with other examples (4)

Provenance: Malcolm Deas Collection

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000


 

Simón Bolívar (1783-1830) 'The Liberator', South American Revolutionary Leader, a manuscript document in Spanish with printed header 'Republica de Colombia.... Simón Bolívar, Head 'A La Comision de Reparacion' 12 lines in a scrolling script signed by Bolívar in the Cuartel General 24 December 1819. 'Recommends the conceding of house belonging to Jose Farriens and if the value exceeds the usual quota, then the expense is to be at the expense of the state'. Two further document fragments dated 1817 and signed by Bolívar, A manuscript headed in pencil '1817' signed Francisco Pildain, Angostura 21 Noviembre 1817, 'Request that two houses should be adjudicated to him with urgency to have his family prior to his departure on military exercises'

All four documents in worn condition, edges torn, folds etc, signatures compatible with other examples (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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