(Early American Imprints) Travels in Brazil in the years from 1809 to 1815. (Volume I only)
by Koster, Henry
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Minus
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Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Philadelphia: M. Carey & Son, 1817. Volume I only of the First American Edition, issued without the maps and plates. 340 pages. Bound in contemporary paper covered boards. Very Good Minus, front board nearly detached with broken joint, rear joint starting to open but hinge holding well, boards soiled and rubbed at edges, moderate toning and foxing throughout, title and dedication pages uncut. Koster's classic work on the North of Brazil, first published in England in 1816, with a 2nd edition following in 1817. This 1st American Edition published and printed by Carey July 16, 1817. While the English editions are valued for their maps and prints, this American edition much the scarcer. No copies in current commerce, last auction record 1986. Shaw & Shoemaker,; 41213. Sabin, No. 38272.. First American Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Very Good Minus. Tall 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008967
- Title
- (Early American Imprints) Travels in Brazil in the years from 1809 to 1815. (Volume I only)
- Author
- Koster, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Minus
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- M. Carey & Son
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1817
- Size
- Tall 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- World History; Exploration;
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