L13410

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Lot 35
  • 35

Churchill, Awnsham and John Churchill

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • A Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now first Printed from Original Manuscripts, others now first Published in English. London: for John Walthoe [&c.], 1732
  • paper
6 volumes, folio (350 x 220mm.), list of subscribers showing 28 engraved arms, 2 divisional engraved titles, 2 engraved portraits (in volumes 2 and 3)  and 161 engraved plates and maps, many double-page, numerous engraved illustrations in text, contemporary calf, rebacked preserving original spine

Literature

cf. Borba de Moraes, pp.181-5; cf. Hill 295; cf. NMM 33; Sabin 13016

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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Catalogue Note

A compendious collection of voyages to America, China, Turkey, Ceylon, Africa, India, Persia, and elsewhere.

The number of plates found in the 1732 edition varies slightly, usually containing 159 plates, 2 portraits and 2 engraved titles, but occasionally with 161 or 162 plates.