North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates
North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates North West Passage Ellis Arctic Discovery 1750 Newbery rare juvenile 9 plates
$ 225.00

(Old Books, Leather Books, Exploration, Voyages, Illustrated Books).

A Curious Collection of Voyages... (Discovery of the NW Passage, Maldive Islands, Cape of Good Hope (South Africa), Cape Verde Islands, Hottentots, Voyage of Henry Ellis to the South Seas, California, native descriptions, ships, dangers, etc)

Tenth volume published c. 1760-75, London.by J. Newbery.
258 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout w/ 9 copper engraved plates. Volume ten (only, of ?).

Part of a larger set, this single volume X stands alone complete unto itself. The contents are focused upon the Maldive Islands, Cape of Good Hope (South Africa), and a long extensive section at the rear is devoted to the discovery of the NW Passage.

Book remains well age worn as typical for juvenile books of the 18th century. One page misbound (as issued), appears to lack a leaf after the title.

Covers loosened/ close to detached (front cover held by single cord). Title page torn w/ substantial loss.

A rare mid-18th century juvenile book in any condition, particularly one with so many engraved plates. An expensive book in it's day.

It displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, the age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this rare book survives.

Book Measures c. 5 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W. Front cover nearly detached, text block is sound.

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