Lot 36
  • 36

Anson, George--Philips, John

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • An Authentic Journal of the late Expedition under the Command of Commodore Anson. London: J. Robinson, 1744
  • PAPER
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (195 x 123mm.), [ii], ii, 5-516pp., contemporary mottled calf, red morocco label

Provenance

Earl of Minto, armorial bookplate

Literature

Hill (2004) 1344; Sabin 62458

Condition

A fine copy
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Catalogue Note

An early unauthorised account (see note to lot 35).