Henry Harrisse's John Cabot including w/maps
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Author: Harrissee, Henry
Title: John Cabot: The discoverer of North-America and Sebastian his son, a chapter in the maritime history of England under the Tudors
Place Published: London
Publisher:Benjamin Franklin Stevens
Date Published: 1896
Description:
Author: Harrissee, Henry
Title: John Cabot: The discoverer of North-America and Sebastian his son, a chapter in the maritime history of England under the Tudors
Place Published: London
Publisher:Benjamin Franklin Stevens
Date Published: 1896
Description:
xi, 503, 4 pages ads, [12] pp author reviews. Illustrated with 11 maps, illustrations and facsimile letter. 22.5x14 cm (9x5½"), rebacked with original spine strip laid down, black and white buckram, lettering and rule in gilt, top edge cut, fore and bottom edges uncut, pages deckled. First English Edition.
Fascinating story of the discoveries of John Cabot, his sons attempts to undermine his father as well as the political implications in relation to England and Spain. Includes slip tipped in at title indicating its edition, as well as library bookplate on pastedown.
Condition
Light wear and soiling to buckram, library catalog number scratched into spine; front hinge tender, rear hinge cracked, marginal toning throughout, particularly maps, interior bright otherwise; good or better.
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Henry Harrisse's John Cabot including w/maps
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