London: Hakluyt Society, 1935
8vo (22.5 x 14.5 x 4.6cm) xiv + 210pp. + xiv + 305pp.
Original hardcover bindings, with gilt lettering to the spine and gilt inlay of publisher's device to front boards. With 10 plates, fold-out maps and frontispieces spread throughout the 2 volumes, collated and complete.
Richard Hakluyt, (born c. 1552, London?—died November 23, 1616, England), English geographer noted for his political influence, his voluminous writings, and his persistent promotion of Elizabethan overseas expansion, especially the colonization of North America. (britannica.com)
Condition: Very good. Light sunning and some shelfwear to the spines. Minor bump to fore edge of front board of Vol. 1. Slight stains to rear boards. Each volume has previous owner's bookplate fixed to the front pastedown. Small remnants of grey paper glued to edge of bookplate in Vol. 2. Text is clean and clear. Pages are uncut.
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 8vo
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