BOTTA, Charles.: History of the United States of America. Vol. II. War of Independence. , Edinburgh: A. Fullarton, n.d.4th. Edn. Tall 8vo. (26cm. tall x 16cm.). pp. x, 564. Line engraved folding map of the United Staes as frontispiece. 6 engraved portraits. Folding facsimile of Declaration of Independence. 1 plate of Gibraltar after J. M. W. Turner. 3 plates of maps in line. 1 engraved folding map of British North America. In contemporary half calf with raised bands. The binding is perfectly sound but is well worn and rubbed. The title is soiled and there is some occasional internal soiling and foxing. There is evidence of the dreaded bookworm on the lower margins of the last 125 leaves. The map of British North America is split along the centre fold and the two sections are worn along this axis. A good, sound and complete copy. (Book ref. 3215) £25.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Richard Roberts Bookseller. , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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