Lot 325
  • 325

Semple, Robert

Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description

  • Sketch of the present state of Caracas; including a journey from Caracas through La Victoria and Valencia to Puerto Cabello. London: Robert Baldwin, 1812
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, small 8vo (183 x 115mm.), contemporary half calf over grey paper boards, spine gilt and with coloured bands

Provenance

Thomas Munro (1761-1827, Governor of Madras), engraved armorial bookplate; Franklin Brooke-Hitching, pencil initials

Literature

Sabin 79088

Condition

A good copy
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