South America

  • De rebus Iaponicis, Indicis et Peruanis epistolae recentiores.

    # 13336

    Hay, John, 1546-1607

    De rebus Iaponicis, Indicis et Peruanis epistolae recentiores.

    A Joanne Hayo Dalgatttiensi Scoto Societatis Jesu in librum unum coacervatae. Antuerpiæ : Ex officina Martini Nutij, ad insigne duarum Ciconiarum, Anno M. DC. V. [Antwerp : Martin Nutius, 1605]. Octavo, fine Jesuit binding of full calf ruled in gilt with ornamental cornerpieces; upper board with central Jesuit device, lower board with heraldic crest; flat-panel spine tooled …

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  • Historia Societatis Iesv,

    # 13318

    Orlandini, Nicolo, 1553-1606; Sacchini, Francesco, 1570-1625

    Historia Societatis Iesv,

    authore Nicolao Orlandino, Societatis eiusdem sacerdote. Nunc primum in Germania in lucem edita. Accessit index rerum memorabilium locupletissimus. Coloniæ Agrippinæ : Sumptibus Antonij Hierat, Anno M. DC. XV. [Cologne : Antonius Hierat, 1615] Quarto, contemporary vellum over boards with manuscript title in ink to spine; pp [viii], 578, [42 index]; pages 89, 268, 365, 488, …

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  • Historiarum Indicarum Libri XVI. : Selectarum item ex India epistolarum, eodem interprete, libri IV.

    # 13714

    MAFFEI, Giovanni Pietro, 1533-1603

    Historiarum Indicarum Libri XVI. : Selectarum item ex India epistolarum, eodem interprete, libri IV.

    Accessit Ignatii Loiolae vita. Coloniæ Agippinæ [i.e. Cologne] : in Officina Birckmannica, sumptibus Arnoldi Mylii, MDXCIII. [Arnold Mylius], 1593. Folio, contemporary vellum with bevelled edges, embossed centrepiece with armorial device to both boards; spine with manuscript title; edges stained blue; title page with woodcut printer’s device; folding world map (255 x 480 mm) supplied; pp 541, [blank], …

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  • Lettres édifiantes et curieuses, écrites des missions étrangères par quelques missionnaires de la Compagnie de Jésus.

    # 13310

    GOBIEN, Charles le (1653-1708) (compiler); QUERBEUF, Y.M.M.T. de (editor)

    Lettres édifiantes et curieuses, écrites des missions étrangères par quelques missionnaires de la Compagnie de Jésus.

    Paris, Chez J.G. Merigot, 1780-1783. Twenty-six volumes, small octavo; contemporary uniform speckled calf, spines in compartments with gilt tooling and contrasting morocco labels; edges stained red; marbled endpapers; pastedowns with armorial bookplate of Rev. G.C. Fenwicke (Franks 10381); with a total of 55 maps, plans, plates and tables hors texte, including 28 folding maps and plans, 24 plates …

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  • A voyage round the world in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. (Large paper copy)

    # 50099

    ANSON, George, Baron (1696-1762); WALTER, Richard

    A voyage round the world in the years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. (Large paper copy)

    By George Anson Esq; Commander in Chief of a squadron of His Majesty’s ships, sent upon an expedition to the South-Seas. Compiled from the papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, and published under his direction, by Richard Walter, M. A. Chaplain of his Majesty’s ship the Centurion, in that expedition. …

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  • The Spanish conquest in America and its relation to the history of slavery and to the government of colonies. 

    # 12525

    HELPS, Arthur

    The Spanish conquest in America and its relation to the history of slavery and to the government of colonies. 

    London: John W. Parker And Son, 1855-61. First editions. Four volumes, octavo, original deluxe bindings of half maroon morocco over marbled boards with gilt rule, spines with raised bands, gilt ornament and lettering, top edges gilt, with half-titles; vol I xv, 528 pp; maps in the text; vol II vii, 526 pp; 1 plate; bibliography, …

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  • The principal navigations, voiages, traffiqves and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea

    # 12308

    HAKLUYT, Richard (1552?-1616)

    The principal navigations, voiages, traffiqves and discoueries of the English nation, made by sea

    or ouer-land, to the remote and farthest distant quarters of the earth, at any time within the compasse of these 1500 yeeres, deuided into three seuerall volumes, according to the positions of the regions, whereunto they were directed. This first volume containing the woorthy discoueries, &c. of the English toward the north and northeast by …

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  • The observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knight, in his voyage into the south sea : Anno Domini 1593.

    # 48397

    HAWKINS, Sir Richard, c. 1562 - 1622

    The observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knight, in his voyage into the south sea : Anno Domini 1593.

    London : Printed by I. D[awson] for John Jaggard, and are to be sold at his shop at the Hand Starre in Fleete-streete, neere the Temple Gate, 1622. Folio, finely bound in full crushed blue Morocco, elaborate gilt rules and tooling, spine in compartments with raised bands, tooled and lettered in gilt, gilt dentelles, marbled …

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  • A voyage to the South-sea, and along the coasts of Chili and Peru in the years 1712, 1713, and 1714

    # 49529

    FREZIER, Amédée François, 1682-1773

    A voyage to the South-sea, and along the coasts of Chili and Peru in the years 1712, 1713, and 1714

    : particularly describing the genius and constitution of the inhabitants, as well Indians as Spaniards … / by Monsieur Frezier … Illustrated with 37 copper-cutts … Printed from the author’s original plates inserted in the Paris edition. With a postscript by Dr. Edmund Halley … And an account of the settlement, commerce, and riches of …

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  • A cruising voyage round the world : first to the South-Sea, thence to the East-Indies, and homewards by the Cape of Good Hope. Begun in 1708, and finish'd in 1711.

    # 50060

    ROGERS, Captain Woodes

    A cruising voyage round the world : first to the South-Sea, thence to the East-Indies, and homewards by the Cape of Good Hope. Begun in 1708, and finish’d in 1711.

    Containing a journal of all the remarkable transactions; particularly of the taking of Puna and Guiaquil, of the Acapulca ship, and other prizes : an account of Alexander Selkirk’s living alone four years and four months in an island; and a brief description of several countries in our course noted for trade, especially in the …

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  • A voyage to the South-Seas, in the years 1740-1.

    # 50045

    BULKELEY, John & John CUMMINS

    A voyage to the South-Seas, in the years 1740-1.

    Containing, a faithful narrative of the loss of His Majesty’s ship the Wager on a desolate island in the latitude 47 south, longitude 81:40 west: with the proceedings and conduct of the officers and crew, and the hardships they endured in the said island for the space of five months; their bold attempt for liberty, …

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  • History of the Portuguese, During the Reign of Emmanuel: containing all their discoveries, from the coast of Africk to the farthest parts of China;

    # 49754

    OSORIO, Jerome (Jerónimo); GIBBS, James (translator)

    History of the Portuguese, During the Reign of Emmanuel: containing all their discoveries, from the coast of Africk to the farthest parts of China;

    their battles by sea and land, their sieges, and other memorable exploits: with a description of those countries, and a particular account of the religion, government, and customs of the natives; including also, their discovery of the Brazils, and their wars with the Moors. London : A. Millar, 1752. First English-language edition. Two volumes, octavo, …

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  • Abbildungen der Bewohner der Erde,

    # 43015

    FEMBO, Christoph (editor and publisher)

    Abbildungen der Bewohner der Erde,

    aus den besten Schriften zusammengestellt … … Nürnberg : Christoph Fembo, 1816. Broadsheet, 610 x 500 mm, copper engraving with original hand colouring; light creasing, some short edge tears and a few expert repairs. A spectacular early nineteenth-century coloured engraving illustrating the traditional costume of peoples of the world. The sixty-six full-length portraits are arranged …

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  • Le istorie delle Indie orientali

    # 48773

    MAFFEI, Giovanni Pietro (1533 - 1603)

    Le istorie delle Indie orientali

    Tradotte di Latini in lingua Toscana.  Florence : Filippo Giunti, 1589. First edition in Italian, translated by Francesco Serdonati. Small quarto, contemporary card wrappers (joints strengthened), shelf mark from the Sir Thomas Phillips collection inside upper wrapper, early ownership inscription to endpaper, woodcut device on title, pp. [lvii]; 930; (6), occasional light foxing, a very …

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  • Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hugues de Linschot Hollandois, aux Indes Orientales.

    # 38432

    LINSCHOTEN, Jan Huygen van (1563-1611)

    Histoire de la Navigation de Jean Hugues de Linschot Hollandois, aux Indes Orientales.

    Contenant diverses descriptions des lieux jusques à présent descouverts par les Portugais: observations des Coustumes & singularitez de delà, & autres declarations … … Troisieme édition, augmentée. Amsterdam : Evert Cloppenburgh, 1638. Three parts in one volume, folio (310 x 200 mm), contemporary mottled calf (rubbed), spine in compartments with ornate gilt decoration and lettering; edges …

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  • Primera y secunda parte de la historia general de las Indias

    # 38393

    LOPEZ DE GOMARA, Francisco

    Primera y secunda parte de la historia general de las Indias

    cõ todo el descubrimiento, y cosas notables que han acaescido donde que se ganaron hasta el año de 1551. Con la conquista de Mexico, y dela nueva España. Medina del Campo : Guillermo de Millis, 1553. Second edition.Two parts in one, folio (275 x 200 mm), contemporary vellum over boards, original ties partially intact, spine with early title …

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