Paris: Didot, 1731. Map. Original engraving with hand coloring. Measures 8" x 11 1/2" Stunning map of Hispaniola, depicted as it may have been before European contact. The island is divided into five chiefdoms, also known as cacicagoz - each led by a Taino cacique, or chief. The regions are labeled by their respective cacique: Goacanagaric, Guarionex, Cayacoa, Caonabo, and Behechio. The island is further labeled with early indigenous place names, as well as the early Spanish settlements. The coat..... More

1947. Scarce signed statement as Ambassador to the United Nations, removed from a letter but complete in itself. 1 page, 3.75 x 7.75 inches, in Spanish, no place, no date, circa 1947, upon presenting his credentials to the Secretary General of the United Nations as the representative of Santo Domingo, expressing his thanks for being granted the consideration and opportunity to serve, in full: "Hago provecho de opportunidad, Senor Secretario General, para, reiterarle las seguridades de mi mas alta consideracion."..... More

Netherlands: Idea Books, 2010. profusely illustrated throughout with lovely color photographs by Massimo Listri, all featuring the fine details of Oscar de la Renta's estate and gardens in the Dominican Republic. Thick 4to, pictorial boards, d.w., matching slipcase. The Netherlands: Idea Books, [2010]. First edition. Long gift inscription from someone associated with the estate, otherwise a fine copy in a fine dust wrapper and box. Quite scarce. More

New York: Holt, 2011. Illus. 449pp. 8vo, red cloth, d.w. New York: Henry Holt, (2011). Very good. More