$1,968
Carver, Jonathan (1710-1780) Travels through the Interior Parts of North-America. London: for the Author, sold by J. Walter & S. Crowder, 1778. First edition, octavo, illustrated with two folding maps and four plates; full contemporary calf, rebacked, boards detached, ex libris John Peachey, with his engraved bookplate inside the front board, along with one of his Westdean Library labels and the bookplate of Verplanck Colvin (1847-1920), champion of the Adirondacks, contents good, 8 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. Estimate $800-1,200 [a]2, b8, A-Z8, Aa-Ll8. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
