contemporary � calf with marbled boards, rebacked expertly preserving original spine, spine with 5 densely gilt compartments of raised bands, black morocco label on two. All edges marbled, marbled paste down and free end papers, ex-libris on paste down end paper and verso of upper free end paper. 2 folding maps one depicting the Island of Java and the other a plan of Batavia present day Jakarta. , \"The subject, in itself interesting, is rendered much more so by the probability of the many new sources of enterprise, which will now be opened to the view of that liberal, extentive, and spirited commerce, which has so highly contributed to enable this kingdom to present itself and insurmountable barrier to the atrocious schemes of that enemy of the human race, Napoleon Buonaparte.? (Preface), Size : 8vo, 2 folding maps one depicting the Island of Java and the other a plan of Batavia present day Jakarta., P. title, printer?s imprint, iii-xix, 17-406 Maps slightly browned otherwise an excellent copy.

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Title: Sketches, Civil and Military, of the Island of Java and its Immediate Dependencies: Comprising Interesting Details of Batavia and Authentic Particulars of the Celebrated Poison-Tree.
Publisher: John Stockdale, London
Publication Date: 1811
Binding: Hardcover

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.

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