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Virginia Florida Canada South America Exploration Voyages 1757 engravings book

Description: Virginia Florida Canada South America Exploration Voyages 1757 engravings book (Old Books, 18th Century Books, Leather Books, Age of Exploration, Voyages of Exploration, Illustrated Books). Histoire Generale Des Voyages, ou Nouvelle Collection de Toutes et Les Relations Voyage. - Tome quartorzieme. Published 1757, Paris by Didot. 764 pages. Text in French. Seven engraved plates, one of which is a map (7 plates only, lacking the North American maps & plates which if present would make the volume worth in excess of $1500). Offered for the great content. This volume with extensive content relating to the early history, discovery and settlement of North America, particularly Florida, Virginia, and Spanish western U.S. Attractive mid-18th century antiquarian French full leather binding, raised bands, gilt compartment decorations, gilt title lettering, marbled end papers. Book is over 250 years old and shows some signs of handling and time.  Volume 14 of a larger monumental work which is very rare complete. This volume stands alone for content and is complete unto itself. Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints scuffed and rubbed but still supple, covers strongly attached, book is solid, remains overall very attractive as an object. Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains mostly clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new. Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive.  Please review photos for more detailed attempt to present this interesting historical rare book as it survives.  We often over-describe any flaws that many sellers would not even bother to mention since most people would overlook them as minor and unworthy of comment. Many people tell us the books they receive from us are nicer in person than it appears on the screen. We want you to be clear about what you are buying, so we take clear photos and try to describe it clearly. Book Measures c. 10 1/4" H x 7 3/4" W. [B12717].

Price: 358.2 USD

Location: Dover, New Hampshire

End Time: 2024-10-27T14:58:36.000Z

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