An Authentic Narrative of the Loss of American Brig Commerce, wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1815, with an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew, who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs, on the African desart, or Zahahrah; 1829 edition with 9 engravings.

James Riley.

Published by Hartford: Silas Andrus,, 1829

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8vo (8.5 in x 5 in), pp. xiv, (15), 16-271, (1), 9 engraved plates (frontispiece portrait + plates numbered 2, 3, 4, 6, 7,8, 9, + engraved facsimile plate at text position for plate 5, no plate numbered 10 present). Title page calls for ten plates. Old burgundy blind stamped sheep boards professionally re=backed. Back in six gilt roll tooled compartments in period style, gilt lettered in the second and third, gilt center ornaments in the fourth and fifth. Five raised bands. Sides blind stamped with center basket-weave panel within quartered frame and roll tooled vine border. Old bookseller's ticket in corner of front paste down endpaper. H10441 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Authentic Narrative of the Loss of American Brig Commerce, wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the month of August, 1815, with an account of the sufferings of the surviving officers and crew, who were enslaved by the wandering Arabs, on the African desart, or Zahahrah; 1829 edition with 9 engravings.
• Publisher: Hartford: Silas Andrus,
• Publication Date: 1829
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Illustrated Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military, War, & Armed Services
  • Americana
  • Antiquarian Books