$4,000
London: Printed for H. Bonwicke, et al., 1703. 2 vols. 8vo, contemporary boards rebacked with calf gilt-lettered spine, housed in custom walnut book box, inset copper roundel depicting a scene from Lohengrin, with brass foliate mounts and brass plaque with the title of the work. First English edition, complete with four maps and 24 engraved plates, advertisement leaf to vol. II. Light rubbing to hinges; some light splitting at map folds and one repaired tear to the map of the Mississippi; a few very minor brown spots.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2013-11-06