STEDMAN | Narrative of a five years' expedition against the revolted negroes of Surinam, 1813
STEDMAN, JOHN GABRIEL
NARRATIVE OF A FIVE YEARS’ EXPEDITION AGAINST THE REVOLTED NEGROES OF SURINAM… SECOND EDITION, CORRECTED. LONDON: J. JOHNSON AND TH. PAYNE, 1813
2 volumes, 4to (265 x 205mm.), dedication, list of subscribers, engraved titles with hand-coloured vignettes, 81 hand coloured plates and maps (16 BY WILLIAM BLAKE), a few folding, contemporary calf, 2d3 in volume 2 defective with loss, binding rebacked
Stedman served in the Scots Brigade, a regiment of mercenary troops that had been established by the Netherlands to help protect its constitutional interests. In 1772, he volunteered to accompany the expedition sent by the States-General to subdue the insurgents in Dutch Guiana. However, the book takes a strong anti-slavery stance (as witnessed by the involvement of the progressive William Blake): Stedman describes the cruelties practiced on the slaves, and shows the moral deterioration of their masters.
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Abbey, Travel 719; Sabin 91075
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Herbert G. Squiers, bookplate
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STEDMAN, JOHN GABRIEL
NARRATIVE OF A FIVE YEARS’ EXPEDITION AGAINST THE REVOLTED NEGROES OF SURINAM… SECOND EDITION, CORRECTED. LONDON: J. JOHNSON AND TH. PAYNE, 1813
2 volumes, 4to (265 x 205mm.), dedication, list of subscribers, engraved titles with hand-coloured vignettes, 81 hand coloured plates and maps (16 BY WILLIAM BLAKE), a few folding, contemporary calf, 2d3 in volume 2 defective with loss, binding rebacked
Stedman served in the Scots Brigade, a regiment of mercenary troops that had been established by the Netherlands to help protect its constitutional interests. In 1772, he volunteered to accompany the expedition sent by the States-General to subdue the insurgents in Dutch Guiana. However, the book takes a strong anti-slavery stance (as witnessed by the involvement of the progressive William Blake): Stedman describes the cruelties practiced on the slaves, and shows the moral deterioration of their masters.
LITERATURE:
Abbey, Travel 719; Sabin 91075
PROVENANCE:
Herbert G. Squiers, bookplate
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."