[ESCLAVAGE SAINT-DOMINGUE]
Sold by Librairie Métamorphoses, Paris, France
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AbeBooks Seller since 29 May 2019
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Condition: Used - Fine
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Add to basketSold by Librairie Métamorphoses, Paris, France
Association Member:
AbeBooks Seller since 29 May 2019
Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketLettre de change manuscrite établie à l ordre de Nicolas Berthomme, capitaine du navire négrier nantais « la Madame », pour la somme de 5 200 livres tournois dépensées auprès de lui pour l achat d esclaves africains à Port-au-Prince (Saint-Domingue). Rare témoignage sur la traite des esclaves aux Antilles. 3me au Port au Prince Le 23. Mars 1789. Pour £5200 Tournois A Vingt mois de vüe payez par cette Troisieme de change (la premiere & seconde ne l etant) a l ordre de Monsieur Berthomme cap[itai]ne du Navire Negrier La Madame la somme de cinq mille deux cent Livres Tournois valeur recüe dudit Sieur en l acquit d un achat de Negres a lui fait pour compte de l habitation & dans le cas de Guerre avant l Echeance le Terme en sera Reculé d un an moyenant Six pour cent d Interet que passerés suivant l avis de Votre tres humble & très obeissant serviteur A Messieurs Gerbier et Ce a Nantes Le billet à ordre, signé Descloches et Delavaux (ou Delavoux), est adressé à « Messieurs Gerbier et Cie à Nantes ». Les signataires étaient certainement des agents de la maison Gerbier à Port-au-Prince, où ces importants négociants nantais exerçaient le commerce d esclaves africains. Le document est contresigné au dos par Nicolas Berthomme : « Payé a l ordre de Messieurs A. F. Delaville & Barthelemy neg[ocian]ts a Nantes valleur en compte au Port au Prince le10.juillet1789.» Berthomme était le capitaine de la troisième expédition négrière (6 avril 1788 - 22 août 1789) de La Madame, bâtiment attaché au port de Nantes, alors bastion français de la traite ; Barthélémy et Delaville en étaient les armateurs.
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Conditions de vente conformes aux usages du SLAM (Syndicat national de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne) et de la LILA-ILAB (Ligue Internationale de la Librairie Ancienne). Prix nets en euros. Frais d’expédition en sus. Règlement à réception de la facture. Les livres sont garantis complets et en bon état sauf mentions contraires.
If you are a consumer you can cancel the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
INFORMATION REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, Librairie Métamorphoses, 17 rue Jacob, 75006, paris, France, +33 0142022213 0660877546, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to cancel with contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to us or Librairie Métamorphoses, 17 rue Jacob, 75006, paris, France, +33 0142022213 0660877546, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (Librairie Métamorphoses, 17 rue Jacob, 75006, paris, France, +33 0142022213 0660877546)
I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),
Ordered on (*)/received on (*)
Name of consumer(s)
Address of consumer(s)
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper)
Date
* Delete as appropriate.
Emballage spécifique et assurance disponible
| Order quantity | 12 to 15 business days | 6 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 7.77 | £ 11.22 |
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