My Secrete Log Boke

[Columbus, Christopher] SEYPPEL, Karl Maria

Published by Rangette & Sons, London, 1892

About this Item

First English edition. Ca. 1892 - "discovered" 400 years after 1492. Lithographically printed to imitate a hand-written manuscript on distressed parchment, including on front paste down with numerous initials, head and tail pieces, and illustrations within the text including a full page map; also loosely inserted are two lithographic "letters", one on parchment and one on paper. The parchment document with red and white silk thread and retaining remains of waxed seal, though seemingly missing the seal itself. Some light "faux" foxing throughout. In the original boards covered in crinkled and distressed parchment. Front cover printed in black and glued patches of "damp sand" and a scattering of small shells. Front hinge cracking with small patch of glue on title page. Upper joint cracked at head. A number of shells seemingly missing from front cover. Upper front corner worn with small loss, rear cover a little stained and soiled. More photos available upon request.

Seller Inventory # 000513

Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Secrete Log Boke
• Publisher: Rangette & Sons, London
• Publication Date: 1892
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good