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Best.-Nr. 709804to. 2-pages approximately 250 words in part: "the idea of moving there from Phila. Has taken such a hold on my mind that I merely wanted your advice . the stagnation of Business here induced me to apply to you . I once more trouble you requesting your opinion." McCalmont 1765-1838 was co-owner of plantations in Demarara and one of the largest enslavers there; Demarara was a colony of the Dutch West India Company or the Netherlands 1745-1815 when it became a British colony Old fold lines but very good. unknown
Best.-Nr. 165375Lyon, Valfray, 1768 in-4, 6 pp., dérelié.
Best.-Nr. 2146Bordeaux, 1887 - e.a.s. - in-8 : 16 pp.
Best.-Nr. 2147Bordeaux, 1891 - e.a.s. - in-8 : 16 pp.
1934Best.-Nr. 41848Washington D.C.: U.S. Bureau of Mines 1934. First edition. Stapled paper wrappers. A very good copy. 30 pp. Sm. 4to. U.S. Bureau of Mines unknown books
1839Best.-Nr. 95286Paris, Fimin Didot Frères, coll. « L'univers : histoire et description de tous les peuples » 1839 In-8 20,5 x 13,5 cm. Reliure demi-basane havane, dos lisse orné de filets dorés, 384-32 pp., 92-8 pl. Manque pl. n 66 et les 2 cartes repliées.
2002Best.-Nr. 22726Maisonneuve et Larose 2002 Grand in-18 oblong, broche, illustrations en n & b, 207 pp. Texte sur deux colonnes. Fac-similé de lettres, dessins et carnets de Francis Lagrange. Etat neuf. Poids : 500 gr avec emballage d’expédition
1996Best.-Nr. LFA-126746926N° 319 (Janvier 1996) : revue de 78 pages, format 215 x 285 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs, bon état
2008Best.-Nr. LFA-126747106N° 451 (Janvier 2008) : revue de 82 pages, format 215 x 285 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs, bon état
2019Best.-Nr. LFA-126747176N° 573 (Février 2019) : revue de 82 pages, format 215 x 285 mm, illustrée, brochée couverture couleurs, bon état
1853Best.-Nr. LBW-7989Fort-de-France, Cayenne, Saint-Louis (pour la plupart), 1853-1874. 37 pp. petit in-folio (env. 30 x 22 cm) ; en feuilles. On joint un livret de solde au nom d’Adolphe Treuille, dérelié, bords déchirés et froissés.
1785Best.-Nr. 0049601785 Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1785-1786. Deux ouvrages reliés en un volume in-8 (122 X 191 mm) demi-veau fauve, dos lisse cloisonné de filets dorés, compartiments ornés de fers et fleurons dorés, guirlande dorée en queue et tête, pièce de titre maroquin grenat, tranches rouges (reliure moderne) ; (2) ff. de titre et table, 83 pages, (1) page d'errata - (2) ff. de titre et table, 96 pages, (1) page d'errata. MANQUENT les faux-titres aux deux ouvrages.
1835Best.-Nr. 19581835 Editions Chatet, Fournier Jeune, Paris, 1835. 2 tomes en un volume, demi-chagrin époque, dos orné. (lii), 272, 328 pages
1871Milano, Treves, 1871, 16 luglio, articolo e una illustrazione xilografica a piena pagina stralcio di "L'Universo Illustrato". - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo di rivista, sia che esso sia stato stampato a parte utilizzando la stessa composizione sia che provenga direttamente da una rivista. Le pagine sono indicate come "da/a", ad esempio: 229/231 significa che il testo è composto da tre pagine. Quando la rivista di provenienza non viene indicata é perchè ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “estratto” or “stralcio” means simply a few pages, original nonetheless, printed in a magazine. Pages are indicated as in "from” “to", for example: 229/231 means the text comprises three pages (229, 230 and 231). If the magazine that contained the pages is not mentioned, it is because it is unknown to us.
1920Milano, 1920, estratto con copertina posticcia muta, pp. 378/379 con ill. - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo di rivista, sia che esso sia stato stampato a parte utilizzando la stessa composizione sia che provenga direttamente da una rivista. Le pagine sono indicate come "da/a", ad esempio: 229/231 significa che il testo è composto da tre pagine. Quando la rivista di provenienza non viene indicata é perchè ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “estratto” or “stralcio” means simply a few pages, original nonetheless, printed in a magazine. Pages are indicated as in "from” “to", for example: 229/231 means the text comprises three pages (229, 230 and 231). If the magazine that contained the pages is not mentioned, it is because it is unknown to us.
1857Best.-Nr. 030220New York City NY: J.H. Colton & Co. 1857. Hand-colored map; with decorative border. Separate text sheets with Brazil and Guyana demographic details. Map printed for use in Colton's uncommon Advertising Atlas of America 1857; American companies used the publication of this atlas as an advertising vehicle to promote their businesses. The atlas made use of the same maps used in the 1855 printing with many of them having that imprint date. Richard Swainson Fisher authored the accompanying geographical statistical and historical descriptions. Approx. 15" x 18 1/2" overall size. A little edge-toning to the paper; faint old discoloration at right margin. In good condition. Note: Shipped rolled for safety. . Map. Good. J.H. Colton & Co.
Best.-Nr. 20798Paris, Baudoin, fructidor an VII (1799). Cartonnage marbré d'attente, petits manques au dos. Fort in-4 de 1 feuillet blanc, faux-titre, titre, VII-516 pages, exemplaire à pleines marges, 4 tableaux, 11 planches dont 2 dépliantes, 2 dessinées par Pierre-Joseph Redouté (fleurs), 5 dessinées par Georges Cuvier, gravées par Buvry et François-Noël Sellier
1860Best.-Nr. 46866New York: S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. 1860. Folio 12¼" X 15¼" image area 10½" X 13½". Hand colored. Near fine. Quite faint age toning. Bold bright and lovely map of these half dozen South American countries from the 1864 edition of "Mitchell's New General Atlas Containing Maps of the Various Countries of the World Plans of Cities Etc." Upper third contains "Map of New Granada Venezuela and Guiana" lower left third contains "Map of Peru and Equador" and lower right third contains "Map of the Argentine Confederation." Today "New Granada" consists of Colombia and Panama. Wonderfully delicately colored with fine decorative border. S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. unknown
1860Best.-Nr. 46956New York: S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. 1860. Folio 12¼" X 15¼" image area 10½" X 13½". Hand colored. Very good. Mild age toning and bit of faint soiling. Quite nice map of these half dozen South American countries from the 1864 edition of "Mitchell's New General Atlas Containing Maps of the Various Countries of the World Plans of Cities Etc." Upper third contains "Map of New Granada Venezuela and Guiana" lower left third contains "Map of Peru and Equador" and lower right third contains "Map of the Argentine Confederation." Today "New Granada" consists of Colombia and Panama. Wonderfully delicately colored with fine decorative border. S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. unknown
Best.-Nr. 10091Trent House Main Street Georgetown British Guiana 10 June 1947. One page folio fold marks good condition. She has approached Dingwall as someone who could help make conditions in British Guiana better known in England. She refers to the enclosure of "Resolutions" from public meetings identifying herself as the wife of a King's Counsel "who has acted as a judge on the Supreme Court Bench of this Colony." They need help to take on the merchants who are standing in the way of improving the standard of living. "The extreme poverty of the working classes of this Colony makes it imperative that steps be taken to bring down the cost of living . . ." She notes that copies of the enclosures have been sent to Dr Edith Summerskill Quintin Hogg The Secretary of the Colonial Fabian Society F.A. Fulfordof the Editorial Staff The Catholic Herald. Accompanied by15 typewritten pages folio comprising Resolutions formed at public meetings: Resolution I four pages refers to '"blackmarket and corrupt" practices of a large section of the Mercantile Community "some of whom are members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce." She then covers the supply of basic foodstuffs flour split peas salted butter salt fish condensed milk and the effects of corrupt practices on various trades and others resolving that the "unfair monopoly" should be removed and action taken against the culprits. Resolution 2 2pp. outlines circumstances forced on the colony by war exigencies seven years of black marketing and hoarding etc. resolving that an Officer to support a Committee should be appointed to represent consumers. Resolution 3 making statements which lead to the resolution that an enquiry should be made into the cost of living that quota restrictions should be removed or a new quota system put in place and current quotas investigated. With: seven pages last one damaged with some loss of text of copy correspondence including documentation of business being stifled by corruption and an analysis of price rises on essential foodstuffs clothing and soap between 1938 and 1947 including comments on the black market etc. Trent House, Main Street, Georgetown, B[ritish] G[uiana], 10 June 1947. hardcover
grand in-8°, 251 pages, illustre h.t. n/b, cartes, relie cartonnage ed., jaquette illustree plastifiee. Bel exemplaire. [DV-10][CA-3]
1837Best.-Nr. 2252821837. Watercolor on paper. 19 x 26 cm. 7-1/2 x 10-1/4 inches. Matted. Watercolor on paper. 19 x 26 cm. 7-1/2 x 10-1/4 inches. Adriaan David van der Gon Netscher was a member of the Netscher family a Dutch military family that traces its heritage back to the 1600s. Adriaan David was a naval officer honorably discharged in 1848 and a member of the Court of Police in British Guyana where he painted this striking little watercolor of the Public Building. unknown books
1837Best.-Nr. 2252821837. Watercolor on paper. 19 x 26 cm. 7-1/2 x 10-1/4 inches. Matted. Watercolor on paper. 19 x 26 cm. 7-1/2 x 10-1/4 inches. Adriaan David van der Gon Netscher was a member of the Netscher family a Dutch military family that traces its heritage back to the 1600s. Adriaan David was a naval officer honorably discharged in 1848 and a member of the Court of Police in British Guyana where he painted this striking little watercolor of the Public Building. unknown
