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Published by A. Millar, London, 1752
Seller: ERIC CHAIM KLINE, BOOKSELLER (ABAA ILAB), Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: vg. First English language edition. Large octavo. [4], 376, [2], 388pp. Modern half calf over marbled paper covered boards, with gold lettering and ruling on spines. All edges green. Gibbs' scarce English version of Osorio's important history of Portuguese exploration, featuring Vasco da Gama, Magellan, Cabral, Albuquerque, and others. Osorio was well-regarded in his day as a stylist of Latin, earning the sobriquet 'the Portuguese Cicero.' Previous owner's stamp on inside of each title page. Binding and interior in overall very good condition.