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Jakob Sommer-Geiser - Bericht Reise nach Santa Fé, 1857


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Jakob Sommer-Geiser
Bericht Reise nach Santa Fé, 1857
Estimation:
€ 200 / $ 214
Résultat:
€ 228 / $ 243

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Sommer-Geiser, Bericht über die Reise nach Santa Fé und über die dasigen Verhältnisse, rücksichtlich schweizerischer Auswanderung. Gesammelt vom 23. Mai bis 10. Nov. 1856. With 4 lithogr. plates (2 folding), 1 lithogr. map and 2 folding additions. Bern, C. Gutknecht 1857. Modern half calf (orig. wrappers bound in) 8vo. 1 l., 164 pp.
Barth 11278. - Not in Sabin and Palau. - Rare guidebook for emigrants. The author was ordered by the Swiss government to accompany the first transport of Swiss to Argentina. He reports about privations and diseases during the journey, as well as about economical and political conditions in Argentina. He comes to a positive conclusion for Swiss willing to emigrate to the colony Santa Fé. - Slightly foxed, edges rubbed.




638
Jakob Sommer-Geiser
Bericht Reise nach Santa Fé, 1857
Estimation:
€ 200 / $ 214
Résultat:
€ 228 / $ 243

( frais d'adjudication compris)