Astley, Thomas
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 5 September 2007 at 12:00 BST
£864
Description
A new general collection of voyages and travels... comprehending every thing remarkable in its kind in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. London: for Thomas Astley, 1745-47, 4to, 4 volumes, 221 [of 231] plates and maps, contemporary calf gilt, rebacked, rubbed at edges, bookplate and blind-stamp [on title] of the Royal Forth Yacht Club in each volume (4)
Footnote
Note: Despite the title, the work was never completed, neither Europe nor Africa being published.