Lot 160
  • 160

Grant, Charles, Viscount de Vaux

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • The History of Mauritius... and neighbouring islands. London: Printed by W. Bulmer and Co., 1801
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (265 x 208mm.), 3 folding engraved maps and plans, list of subscribers, with pp.144*-145* bound before text, contemporary calf, spine gilt with red morocco label, offsetting, a few leaves browned, upper joint split, head of spine slightly chipped

Provenance

Sir Thomas Phillipps, Middle Hill shelf mark

Condition

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

THE PHILLIPPS COPY.