Histoire de l'isle Espagnole ou de S. Domingue.
by CHARLEVOIX, Pierre François Xavier de
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Paris, Hippolyte-Louis Guerin, 1730-1731.2 volumes. 4to. Contemporary speckled calf (2 hinges skilfully rep.), spine gilt with red and green morocco lables to spines. With 3 engraved headpieces and 18 maps and plans (11 folding). XXVIII,482,(59); XIV,506,(60) pp.First edition. - An extensive history of Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, based on the manuscripts of the Jesuit missionary Jean-Baptiste de Pers, covering the years from 1492 to 1724, including much material relating to the indigenous and black populations. With handsome detailed engraved maps of Santo Domingo, Haiti, Venezuela, and the Caribbean area. One of the most important single histories of a Caribbean island from this early period. - A fine copy with wide margins.Sabin 12127; Palau 67166; European-Americana VI, p.75; Afro-Americana 2213; Howgego p.217; Boucher de la Richarderie VI, p.182; Le Clerc 1371; Chadenat 1279 Ouvrage très recherché.
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- Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (NL)
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- Title
- Histoire de l'isle Espagnole ou de S. Domingue.
- Author
- CHARLEVOIX, Pierre François Xavier de
- Book Condition
- Used
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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