Author

SOUTHEY, Captain Thomas.


Title

Chronological history of the West Indies ...


Published, Date

Longman, London1827.


Price: £875

 

Description

First edition. 3 volumes, 8vo., bound without half-titles, contemporary blindstamped half calf gilt, marbled sides, lightly rubbed, an excellent set. Provenance: Fasque bookplate in each volume, the Scottish house purchased in 1829 by Sir John Gladstone, father of the british Prime minister William gladstone; volume 1 title inscribed "From the Cannings Library, 1828".


Note

A comprehensive account by the brother of the poet, Robert Southey, to whom this book is dedicated.


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Stock Number

84572