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Lot No. 33: RAYNAL, ABBE.

HISTORY OF THE SETTLEMENTS AND TRADE

  • Medium: Printed Book
  • Year: 1804
  • Size: 4.8 x 7.7 inches
  • Place: Edinburgh, Scotland

Winning Bid : ₹35,640

(Inclusive Buyer's Premium)

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000


Estimate US$

338-563

Ends at Nov 27, 2025 08:38 PM IST

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RAYNAL, ABBE.

HISTORY OF THE SETTLEMENTS AND TRADE

Year: 1804

Size: 4.8 x 7.7 inches

A PHILOSOPHICAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF THE SETTLEMENTS AND TRADE OF THE EUROPEANS IN THE EAST AND WEST INDIES.

Volume no. 1

Year: 1804

Size: 12.3 x 19.8 cm (4.8 x 7.7 inches)

Printed By: Mundell and Son.
No. of Printed Pages: vi+411 Pages

With a Folded Map

This book is a famous 18th-century work of history and political philosophy written by the French philosopher, historian, and priest Abbé Guillaume Thomas François Raynal. The first edition was published in 1770, and subsequent revised and augmented editions, such as one in ten volumes.

It was a key piece of democratic writing in the period leading up to the French Revolution. Its ideas, including a savage indictment of slavery and European colonization, led to it being banned by the French parliament, which only increased its popularity.

Handwritten note Present at the second page of the book. Explain ownership and a description of the book's importance (context is not very clear but it is a great source of provenance.)

BINDING: Later Hardcover Binding.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman

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The book is in generally stable condition considering its age, with the new binding intact and pages still securely attached. While the pages show natural signs of aging, such as darkening and waviness, losses along the edges they contribute to the book’s character and authenticity. Overall, it has been well-preserved.

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

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Nickname Amount(Rs) Type Date & Time(IST)
1 anon0200 29700.00 Regular 24-11-2025 01:11:21 PM IST
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