'RECORDS OF A VOYAGE TO THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP DRYAD, AND OF THE SERVICE ON THAT STATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE SLAVE TRADE IN THE YEARS 1830, 1831, AND 1832.'
Peter Leonard for William Tait, Edinburgh, 1833, small 8vo. 3-page list of vessels engaged in the slave trade at end, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards -- 6¾ x 4¼in. (17 x 10.5cm.)
Condition Report
some spotting and staining, more pronounced to title and first few leaves; covers rather worn, upper cover detaching
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'RECORDS OF A VOYAGE TO THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP DRYAD, AND OF THE SERVICE ON THAT STATION FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE SLAVE TRADE IN THE YEARS 1830, 1831, AND 1832.'
Peter Leonard for William Tait, Edinburgh, 1833, small 8vo. 3-page list of vessels engaged in the slave trade at end, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards -- 6¾ x 4¼in. (17 x 10.5cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)