LEFROY, MAJOR-GENERAL J.H.: Memorials of the Discovery and Early Settlement of the Bermudas or Somers Islands 1515-1685. Compiled from the Colonial Records and other Original Sources. (2 Volumes). , Bermuda Historical Society: (Printed by)University of Toronto Press, 1981.

Compiled from the Colonial Records and Other Original Sources. Limited Edition No.577 of 1000. In 2 volumes with revised chronology and erratum and maps. Originally published in 1877 (Vol.1) and 1879 (Vol.2), this is a reprint of the 1932 limited edition including a tribute by Terry Tucker to Sir John Henry Lefroy (1817-1890) Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bermudas 1871-77. Volume One: With Revised Chronology and Erratum 1511-1652. Pp.26/xl/772, portrait frontispiece, map and two woodcuts + folding map to rear pocket, Limited edition No.577 of 1000 copies to front inner endpaper, previous owner's armorial bookplate (H.C.D.Laing) to inside front board. Volume Two: 1650-1687 with Map and Facsimile of a Bermuda MS. Pp.xxiv/760, 9 illustrations including folding facsimile MS + folding map in rear pocket. Dark green cloth, gilt crest to front and gilt title to spines. Slight rubbing to rear board of volume 1 and small bumps to corners of volume 2. A smart but heavy set (approx.3.6kg) which may require additional charge for overseas customers. Scarce in this limited edition. VG. (Book ref. 36409)  £280.00

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