Description: A Summary, Historical and Political or the first Planting, Progressive Improvements, and Present State of the British Settlements in North America(Volume I)By William DouglassBoston, New England:Rogers and Fowle1749 (1st Edition)Approx Size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches (13.5 x 20 cms)Hardback. 8vo. [2] (facs title page), iii, [3] (contents), 568 printed pagesVolume I only, the second volume was issued separately in 1752. Full calf leather binding, rebacked with original spine laid over. Double gilt filet border to boards. Spine has five raised bands, red leather title label, gilt ornaments to compartments. New endpapers, title page is a facsimile and the volume is also lacking leaves Hh3 and Hh4 (pp253-256). Staining to fore edge of title page, creasing and browning to first three leaves. Previous owner's name stamped to last page of Contents. Tear across part of the upper margin of leaf A4. A few occasional small marks but text is in very clean overall condition. Page 464 is misnumbered 456 as expected. This work was originally issued in parts between 1747 and 1749. This volume includes the libellous description of Admiral Sir Charles Knowles in footnote to pages 235-238, ESTC states that this was omitted from most copies of the bound volume. The scarce first edition of a work considered to be the first American history of the whole country. Overall Condition is Very Good There are many more rare and collectable books in our eBay shop, all at very reasonable pricesWhy not take a look... HERE
Price: 1000 GBP
Location: Tarrington, Herefordshire
End Time: 2025-01-31T19:30:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29.77 GBP
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details:
Publisher: Rogers and Fowle
Signed: No
Binding: Hardback
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Year Printed: 1749
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Origin: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
Original/Reproduction: Original
Format: Fine Binding
Date of Publication: 1700-1799
Printing Year: 1700-1799
Author: William Douglass
Modified Item: No
Personalised: No
Fiction Subject: Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction Subject: Travel Guides & Travel Stories
Place of Publication: Boston, New England
Weight: 950g
Language: English
Condition: Used
Inventory Number: 1197E035
