18th Mar, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Ephemera

 
  Lot 2123
 

2123

Francklin (William) Military Memoirs of Mr George Thomas: Who, By extraordinary Talents and...

Francklin (William)
Military Memoirs of Mr George Thomas: Who, By extraordinary Talents and Enterprize, rose from an Obscure Situation to the Rank of A General in the Service of the Native Powers in the North-West of India ..., London; John Stockdale, 1805, Calcutta printed, frontis, folding map (torn & worn), plate, half calf (well worn, dust marked);
Gregory (Olinthus)
, Lessons, Astronomical and Philosophical, for the Amusement and Instruction of British Youth ..., Conder, 1806, folding frontis, sheep (worn);
The Youth Instructor
and Guardian for 1824, (Vol 8), frontis, plates, includes account of Montserrat and Description of the Geysers in Iceland, calf (worn) (3)

Sold for £400
Estimated at £60 - £100


 

Francklin - previous owner's name to title page. Title and frontis creased. Folding map torn but complete. Some very light foxing to plate. Significant dust marking to edges of map and preliminary leaves. Binding well worn and dust marked with tears to back-strip.

 


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Auction: Books, Maps & Ephemera, 18th Mar, 2020

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