An Historical and Descriptive Account of British America; Comprehending Canada Upper and Lower, Novia Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland &c.

MURRAY Hugh.

Published by London: Oliver & Boyd, Tweedale Court &c., 1839

About this Item

First edition. Three volumes, small octavo (17.5 x 11.5cm), published at 5s per volume in the Edinburgh Cabinet Library series. Vol. I, pp. 240,241*-242*,241-352; Vol. II, pp. 356; Vol. III, pp. 388; Additional leaf inserted in Vol. I, as is correct. Publisher's adverts at front of Vol. III. With three additional vignette titles, 6 engraved maps, 2 of which folding, and 7 engravings on the letterpress, some of which full-page. Some light browning from the (few) tissue-guards. Publisher's grained cloth with paper labels, that on the first volume rubbed with some loss, & head of spine snagged. Otherwise an excellent set. Vg. [Sabin 51501; Staton & Tremaine 2295; Lowndes App. 326].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Historical and Descriptive Account of British America; Comprehending Canada Upper and Lower, Novia Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland &c.
• Publisher: London: Oliver & Boyd, Tweedale Court &c.
• Publication Date: 1839