Lot 131
  • 131

Martyn, Benjamin

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Reasons for Establishing the Colony of Georgia. London: For W. Meadows, 1733
  • paper, ink, leather
4to (9 1/4 x 6 3/4 ins.; 235 x 172 mm). Engraved frontispiece view of the Georgia settlement by T. Pine and engraved map; closed repaired tear to view. Calf gilt and linen cloth; spine worn.

Literature

Howes 356; Streeter II, 1144 (apparently lacking the view found in this copy).

Catalogue Note

THE FIRST MAP OF GEORGIA, here in its second issue (with St. Augustine below Matansas) and considerable material added to the text from the first edition of the previous year.