Coxe, William. TRAVELS INTO POLAND, RUSSIA, SWEDEN AND DENMARK. Interpersed with Historical Relations and Political Inquiries. , J. Nichols 1784.1st Ed. 2 vols. 4to. xvi + 590pp. + vi + 631pp. + [i]. With a specimen of ‘Russian print’, genealogical table pp.16*, 12 folding maps and plans by Thos. Kitchen, 1 plate, 4 ports., 6 stipple engraved ports. by Louis Charles Ruotte. Light offsetting and sporadic browning, nicely rebound in double blind rule edged half calf with marbled boards, dec. gilt filleted raised bands with gilt lettering to spines, handsome set. With vipp. of subscribers, including Thomas Pennant, Horace Walpole, and William Pitt.William Coxe (1748–1828), historian and Church of England clergyman. Coxe accompanied the future eleventh Earl of Pembroke on a European tour from 1775-1779, these travels formed the basis of the above work. A third volume was published by T. Cadell in 1790. US$954 (Book ref. 205597 ) £ 600.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Francis Edwards , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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