Stewart, William Drummond, Sir — J. Watson Webb [editor]

2 volumes, 12mo (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.; 190 x 115 mm). Some spotting, primarily to preliminary and endleaves. Publisher's full black morocco presentation binding, covers with double gilt-ruled panels enclosing gilt floral and foliate design, all edges gilt, inner dentelles gilt; spines rebacked preserving originals, some rubbing to extremities.

Louisa Mason (presentation inscription to front free endpapers of each volume) — Clint Maish (his sale, PBA Galleries, 20 October 2011, lot 236) 

Field 1632; Graff 3986; Howes S991; Sabin 91932; Wagner-Camp 125

2 volumes, 12mo (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.; 190 x 115 mm). Some spotting, primarily to preliminary and endleaves. Publisher's full black morocco presentation binding, covers with double gilt-ruled panels enclosing gilt floral and foliate design, all edges gilt, inner dentelles gilt; spines rebacked preserving originals, some rubbing to extremities.
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First edition, presentation copy, inscribed by the editor on the front free endpaper of each volume, "Louisa Mason, from J. Watson Webb." The work is based on Stewart's sporting trips of 1832, 1838 and 1842.  It is widely believed, however, that Webb himself wrote it. Stewart, who first travelled to America in 1832, was a Scottish adventurer and British military officer. His travels through the West were extensive, and he was often accompanied by a large entourage. His final journey in 1842 took the form of a Renaissance pleasure trip, and after ending in scandal, Stewart left what is now Fremont Lake for Scotland, and never returned to America.