Paintings, Watercolours, Prints and Books, including 20th Century, Contemporary and Irish Art - 8th October 2008

Lot 1

American Campaigns - Tarleton (Banastre). A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the...

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1800

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American Campaigns - Tarleton (Banastre). A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the Southern Provinces of North America, 5 engraved maps and plans, including a large folding map of the States by W. Faden, ink signature to the title, contemporary calf, worn, joints cracked, [Sabin 94397], 4to, 1787. Loosely inserted is an autograph letter dated Dec 15th (no year, but early nineteenth century), offering the purchase of this book at £5 and stating "It belonged to Captain Maurice de Courcy who was A.D.C. to the Duke of Wellington". The book has de Courcy's signature inside the front cover.