A Compendium of Authentic and Entertaining Voyages, Digested in a Chronological Series. Volume 2 (1756); and plates from Vol. 4 (2nd ed.)(1766)

[Tobias Smollett]

Published by Printed for R. and J. Dodsley; Jo Rivington; etc., London, 1756

About this Item

First edition (1756) of volume 2 of Smollett's 7 volume series of world exploration. Contains histories of Mexico, Florida and Peru. Additional plates from the 2nd edition of Volume 4 are provided unbound. Condition of V.2 is Very Good: primary issue is the spine is beginning to crack but it is not loose. Hinges were repaired sometime in the distant past. Don't use it as a door hinge and it should be fine. Interior is excellent with the beautiful laid paper of the time. Some mild toning, no foxing. Paper is supple and text easily legible. Volume is complete with pages, plates and blanks. Front pastedown with elaborate book plate of Sir John Smith, Bart. (1744-1807). Paginates: blanks(2), title page, frontis, 288, blanks(2) with 7 plates, 2 folding. The page numbering is whack but text is complete and continuous. The additional plates from 2nd ed. vol. 4 (1766) come from a water damaged copy. There are 7 plates, 2 folding and the title page. See Hill 1590 for more info. Please see images of the book you will receive. Feel free to inquire.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1779749119096

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Compendium of Authentic and Entertaining Voyages, Digested in a Chronological Series. Volume 2 (1756); and plates from Vol. 4 (2nd ed.)(1766)
• Publisher: Printed for R. and J. Dodsley; Jo Rivington; etc., London
• Publication Date: 1756
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 10.5W x 17.5H x 0D centimeters 10.5 centimeters width by 17.5 centimeters height by 0 centimeters depth
• Seller catalogs:
  • Exploration & Travels
  • Early American History