Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeCopperplate 18th Century Engraving Two views of villages on the Islands of St Anthony and St Vincent, East-Indies, populated by the Portuguese and their slavesChurchill, Awnsham, d. 1728 London: John Walthoe et.al. 1740 Main author: Churchill, Awnsham, d. 1728. London : Printed by assignment from Messrs. Churchill for John Walthoe, Tho. Wotton, Samuel Birt, Daniel Browne, Thomas Osborn, John Shuckburgh and Henry Lintot Published: c1740 Engraver undisclosed. Top has this written: V. II. .. In ye east indies ... betwixt page 147 148 and at the lower right .5. --- The plate measures 35.5 by 42 cm (14 by 16.5 in.) Actual engraving 29 by 35 cm (11.5 by 13.875 in.). There is a centerfold beginning to open on the bottom 1.5 in. Light age-toning, two minor edge fox marks on the upper edge. An appealing picture of early colonial life. Turtles are being prepared for eating in a large pot; game is being brought into the camp; domestic goats and chickens are visible in the yards before the huts in the St. Vincent vista. A second style of building and a rather nice observation of the mountains in the distance as 8 portraits of people are observed in the vicinity of the huts demonstrating daily life in the picture of St. Anthony. Though not stated St. Anthony may be on the island of Montserrat Very Good. The plate is from a collection of voyages and travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts, others now first published in English. To which is prefixed, an introductory discourse (supposed to be written by the celebrated Mr. Locke) intitled, The whole history of navigation from its original to this time. Illustrated with maps and cuts, curiously engraved. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 250 USD
Location: DeLand, Florida
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Year: 1740
