A Journal, Comprising an Account of the Loss of the Brig Commerce, of Hartford (Con.) James Riley, Master, Upon the Western Coast of Africa, August 23, 1815.

Archibald Robbins

Published by F.D. Bolles, Hartford, 1817

About this Item

A Journal, Comprising an Account of the Loss of the Brig Commerce, of Hartford (Con.) James Riley, Master, Upon the Western Coast of Africa, August 23, 1815. By Archibald Robbins and printed in Hartford by F.D. Bolles. 1817, 258 pp, 7 x 4.5 , 8vo, full leather hardcover. In fair condition, with rubbing and wear to boards. Loss to binding along edges of spine. Cracking to boards, notably between frontispiece and title page. Text block remains bound well, save for first and last several pages, which are loose or torn. Loss to part of frontispiece map. Staining to some pages, along with assorted marginalia and markings. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce examination of the wreck of the Commerce, an American whaling ship that ran aground off the Moroccan coast in 1815, leading to the survivors ultimately being sold into slavery prior to being released with American and Moroccan diplomacy. A wonderful piece for preservation and restoration. COLU1817BJLS-0923-aj0532.

Seller Inventory # COLU1817BJLS-0923-aj0532

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Journal, Comprising an Account of the Loss of the Brig Commerce, of Hartford (Con.) James Riley, Master, Upon the Western Coast of Africa, August 23, 1815.
• Publisher: F.D. Bolles, Hartford
• Publication Date: 1817
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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