Robbins (Archibald)

JOURNAL, COMPRISING AN ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF THE BRIG "COMMERCE" OF HARTFORD , (CON.)

James Riley, Master, upon the West Coast of AfricaAugust 28th, 1815; also of the slavery and sufferings of the author and the rest of the crew, upon the desert of Zahara, in the years 1815, 1816, 1817; with accounts of the manners, customs, and habits of the wandering Arabs; also, a brief historical and geographical view of the continent of Africa.

Published: F. D. Bolles & Co, Hartford, 1817

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $180

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Estimate: $320-340

Bidding opens: 9 Jul 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 16 Jul 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Ireland

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Description

1 volume. First edition 1817.

Contemporary calf, rebacked.

Gilt morocco title, lineal panel bands with

blind-stamped panels.

Ink gift inscription to title.

Frontispiece folding map/chart (chipped with small loss, backed).

[3], 258 pages.

Recorded shipping weight 500g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

Binding Condition: Good
Overall Condition: Good
Size: 18 x 11 cm

Robbins (Archibald)

JOURNAL, COMPRISING AN ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF THE BRIG "COMMERCE" OF HARTFORD , (CON.)

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Robbins (Archibald)

JOURNAL, COMPRISING AN ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF THE BRIG "COMMERCE" OF HARTFORD , (CON.)

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