$1,875
Paris: Bure, Delaguette and Lambert, 1758. 3 vols. 12mo, rebound in quarter calf over marbled boards, renewed endpapers. First edition of the authority on the early history of Louisiana and New Orleans, with two fold-out maps and 40 engraved plates, including a plan of New Orleans. Light marginal dampstain to vol. 1; 1-inch tear p. 181-4 vol. II; otherwise near fine with all plates in exceptional condition and an attractive recent binding. La Page du Pratz was a Dutchman who travelled to Louisiana in 1718 and lived with a woman of the Chetimacha tribe until 1734. "It is from his relation that most of the details of the life of the Natchez and other Mississippi tribes of Indians has been derived." (Sabin) Subject matter of the illustrations includes plant life and cultivation, hunting, animal species and tribal ceremonies.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2013-04-10
