Particularly applied to the Western Coast of Africa, with some free thoughts on cultivation and commerce
Also brief descriptions of the colonies already formed, or attempted, in Africa, including those of Sierra Leona and Bulama.
In two parts.
Illustrated with a nautical map
First edition: 2 parts in one volume: Part 1 half title page, iv, 196, [2]; part 2 [ 2] 2, 363 [25] pages, 4 plates, 2 large folding maps, rebound in quarter leather over matching cloth bevelled boards, with brown title label gilt on the spine, light foxing, a good copy.
Part 2 is dated 1795. The final 12 leaves contain a list of contents, a list of subscribers and a final leaf with an errata on the recto and 'Directions to the bookbinder' on the verso.
According to the the Directions to the binders plate IV is missing: The buildings at Bulama
London : Printed for the author, by Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch-Street, 1794 and 1795
- Overall Condition: A Good Copy
- Size: 4to (290 x230mm)
- Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
- Contact Person: Paul Mills
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 021 794 0600
- Preferred Payment Methods: Visa & Mastercard via PayGate secure links and Bank transfers.
- Trade Associations: ABA - ILAB, SABDA
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