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 26th, 1815; Also of the Slavery and Sufferings of the Author and the Rest of the Crew, Upon the Desert of Zahara, in the Years 1815, 1816, 1817; With Accounts of the Manners, Customs, and Habits of the Wandering Arabs; Also, a Brief Historical and Geographical View of the Continent of Africa Author: Robbins, Archibald Place: Hartford, CT Publisher: Silas Andrus Date: 1818 Description: 275 pp. Folding copper-engraved map. (12mo) 6¾x4, period tree sheep, spine ruled in gilt, morocco lettering piece. Sixth Edition. First published the preceding year, the popularity of Robbins' Journal is attested by the numerous editions, or printings, it went through. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding rubbed, worn at edges and joints, spine ends chipped; some normal darkening and soiling to contents, map coming detached, ownership inscription dated 1819 on front pastedown, very good condition Item number: 175160
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 26th, 1815; Also of the Slavery and Sufferings of the Author and the Rest of the Crew, Upon the Desert of Zahara, in the Years 1815, 1816, 1817; With Accounts of the Manners, Customs, and Habits of the Wandering Arabs; Also, a Brief Historical and Geographical View of the Continent of Africa Author: Robbins, Archibald Place: Hartford, CT Publisher: Silas Andrus Date: 1818 Description: 275 pp. Folding copper-engraved map. (12mo) 6¾x4, period tree sheep, spine ruled in gilt, morocco lettering piece. Sixth Edition. First published the preceding year, the popularity of Robbins' Journal is attested by the numerous editions, or printings, it went through. Lot Amendments Condition: Binding rubbed, worn at edges and joints, spine ends chipped; some normal darkening and soiling to contents, map coming detached, ownership inscription dated 1819 on front pastedown, very good condition Item number: 175160
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