Extracts from a Journal, Written on the Coasts of Chili, Peru, and Mexico in the Years 1820, 1821, 1822.

Hall, Basil

Published by Archibald Constable and Co., Edinburgh, 1825

About this Item

Extracts from a Journal, Written on the Coasts of Chili, Peru, and Mexico in the Years 1820, 1821, 1822. By Basil Hall and printed in Edinburgh by Archibald Constanble and Co. 1825 fourth edition. [20] + 379 and 320 + [80] pp. 8.25 x 5 . Hardcover original boards with cloth rebacked spines. As-is, with scuffing and wear to exterior, along with losses to edges and corners of boards. Cracking to rear hinge of Volume II. Some parts of text blocks loose or detached, including loose front pages before title page of Volume I, p. 1-16 of Volume I detached, and more. Light markings. Includes foldout map at front of Volume I, with tear along top. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce pair of volumes on the South and Central American travels of Basil Hall (1788-1844), a British writer and naval officer. A wonderful pair for restoration and preservation.

Seller Inventory # COLT1825ACFP

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Extracts from a Journal, Written on the Coasts of Chili, Peru, and Mexico in the Years 1820, 1821, 1822.
• Publisher: Archibald Constable and Co., Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 1825
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Poor
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Collectibles Room