Voyages.- Anson (George).- Walter (Richard) A Voyage
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Voyages.- Anson (George).- Walter (Richard, editor) A Voyage Round the World in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV... compiled from papers and other materials of the Right Honourable George Lord Anson, first edition, first issue (printed for the author), list of subscribers, 42 folding engraved maps, plates and plans, with Directions to Binder leaf at end, contemporary ink signature of John Crellius on title, a little foxed and browned, occasional soiling, one or two plates/maps torn and repaired, several a little frayed at edges (some reinforced), later bookplate and presentation notes on front endpapers (one in thanks for rescuing a child from drowning), contemporary half calf, rubbed, rebacked preserving old gilt spine, red morocco label, [Hill 1817; Sabin 101175], 4to, for the Author, by John and Paul Knapton, 1748.
⁂ The first official account of Anson's circumnavigation. "This compilation has long occupied a distinguished position as a masterpiece of descriptive travel." Hill
⁂ The first official account of Anson's circumnavigation. "This compilation has long occupied a distinguished position as a masterpiece of descriptive travel." Hill
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Voyages.- Anson (George).- Walter (Richard) A Voyage
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