[Voyages and Travel] Churchill's Voyages 1732 - Complete in 6 Volumes.

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An Eclectic Collection: the Library of the Late Dr. Ivan Gilbert of Columbus by Cowan's Auctions

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An Eclectic Collection: the Library of the La...

By Cowan's Auctions

Jun 5, 2017 - Jun 26, 2017

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Lot Description

Churchill, Awnsham and John. A COLLECTION OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS, SOME NOW FIRST PRINTED FROM ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS, OTHERS NOW FIRST PUBLISHED IN ENGLISH. London: Printed for John Walthoe and others, 1732. 6 volumes complete. Second Enlarged Edition. 14 1/4 by 9 1/4 inches in early full calf bindings with 6 raised bands, gilt tooled decorations to spines. Originally published in 1704 in four volumes, this edition includes an additional two volumes. Complete with list of subscribers showing 28 engraved arms, 2 divisional engraved titles, 2 engraved portraits (in volumes 2 and 3) and 161 engraved plates and maps, many double-page, numerous engraved illustrations in text. cf. Borba de Moraes, pp.181-5; cf. Hill 295; cf. NMM 33; Sabin 13016 A compendious collection of voyages to America, China, Turkey, Ceylon, Africa, India, Persia, and elsewhere. The number of plates found in the 1732 edition varies slightly, usually containing 159 plates, 2 portraits and 2 engraved titles, but occasionally with 161 or 162 plates.

Condition

Bindings worn and rubbed with some boards separated. Contents complete, clean and fresh including all maps and engraved plates -- many double page and hinged.
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