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Hippisley, Gustavus
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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- Hippisley, Gustavus
- A Narrative of the Expedition to the Rivers Orinoco and Apure, in South America; which sailed from England in November 1817, and joined the patriotic forces in Venezuela and Caraccas. London: John Murray, 1819
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (215 x 128mm.), x, 654pp., contemporary russia, raised flat bands, blindstamped and gilt spine, gilt edges
The work describes the fortunes of a British brigade that fought with Bolivar in the war of independence.
The work describes the fortunes of a British brigade that fought with Bolivar in the war of independence.
Literature
Sabin 31988; Palau 114859
Condition
A fine copy
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."