Narrative of a five years' expedition, against the revolted negroes of Surinam: [In Two Volumes]in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America; from the year 1772, to 1777: elucidating the history of that country, and describing its productions
by Captn. J. G. Stedman
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Vashon, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: J. Johnson, 1813. Second edition Corrected. Three Quarter Leather. Very Good/No Dust Jacket. b/w Illustrations. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Two volumes professionally rebound/restored in 3/4 brown leather over marbled boards, 5 raised bands, gilt titling and ruling to spine; 4to, 407 & 419pp. Notable for illustrations and fold-out maps including six plates by William Blake. (Volume I missing title page; map fold repaired at crease [vol. 1; pg. 30]; folding plate hinge restored [vol. 1; pg. 286]; toning and light soiling to margins; several pages and chips professionally restored at foreedge; duplicate print/plate laid-in [vol. 1, pg. 286]). Altogether a solid and attractive restored copy of this scarce set.
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- Bookseller
- Vashon Island Books
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- 0830643
- Title
- Narrative of a five years' expedition, against the revolted negroes of Surinam: [In Two Volumes]in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America; from the year 1772, to 1777: elucidating the history of that country, and describing its productions
- Author
- Captn. J. G. Stedman
- Illustrator
- b/w Illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Three Quarter Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition Corrected
- Publisher
- J. Johnson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1813
- Keywords
- Spel2015 Narrative of a five years' expedition, against the revolted negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America; from the year 1772, to 1777: elucidating the history of that country, and describing its productions ... with an a
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Vashon Island Books
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Vashon Island Books
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Vashon, Washington
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