5 vols. of Edward Donovan's The Natural History of British Fishes (London, Bye and Law, 1802-1808), provenance William Henry Irby.
Sale at Christie's April 29, 2004.
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Collector?
Yes
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Current Owner
Not known (1804 - ????)
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Auction House
Christie's
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Auction Catalogue?
Yes
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1789 - 14th Mar 1860
Possibly the first 'ethnic minority' MP to be elected (in 1832) to the House of Commons.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
