November 17, 2020 Early Arms & Militaria: Age of Exploration, Empire & Revolution
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(A) “THE NORTH-AMERICAN AND THE WEST-INDIAN GAZETTEER, Containing an Authentic Description of the Colonies and Islands in That Part of the Globe, Shewing Their Situation, Climate, Soil, Produce and Trade, With Their Former and Present Condition.” London: G. Robinson, 1776. Octavo, period full calf binding with raised bands with gilt lines, black morocco spine label with gilt lettering. First edition. Missing map of North America but with folding map of the West Indies. [with] (B) Second Edition of same work, London: G. Robinson, 1778. Octavo, period full calf, with red morocco spine label with gilt lettering. Complete with two folding maps of eastern North America and the West Indies. “This compact little book was a second time printed for the use of officers going over during the American War.” (Sabin 55537). CONDITION: (A) Spine rebacked and boards scuffed; front endpaper loose; missing map as noted above; and (B) binding lightly scuffed with edgewear; waterstaining on lrc of title page and preface. Both copies generally clean and sound internally. JLK