[Z] AN EAST INDIA COMPANY LOG BOOK FOR THE E.I.C. PRINCE REGENT, 1828

AN EAST INDIA COMPANY LOG BOOK FOR THE E.I.C. PRINCE REGENT, 1828

A Journal of the Proceedings… from the Port of London to Madras and Bengal commanded by Henry Hosmer commencing May 13th 1828, ending June 10th 1829, Rept by J.G. Hopkins Midsh, manuscript on paper, 66 leaves (including two blanks), lists of crew and passengers, bound in contemporary reverse calf with Hopkins’ book-label and large engraved armorial bookplate -- 15 x 9 5/16in. (38 x 24.5cm.)

On the way out, the Prince Regent passed by Madeira before docking at Madras (9 September 1828). Presumably it continued to Bengal although the log is silent about it. On the return, the ship stopped at St Helena and passed by Ascension Island.

Condition Report

The first half of the book quite damaged in places glue/stains, pieces of paper adhering to the text and staining, corners worn

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