Compendium of the Most Approved Modern Travels. (Volume the Third) (Containing:) THE TRAVELS OF MR. HANWAY, Through Russia, Persia, and several other parts, for settling a trade upon the Caspian Sea.; THE NATURAL HISTORY OF NORWAY, by Erich Pontoppidan;
Dublin: Printed for J. Smith, on the Blind-Quay, 1757. 1st Edition. Leather. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Fair. Item #013104
1757 Dublin edition. A Fair to Good copy. 16mo., 138, ii, (143)- 287 pp. Bound in new (late 20th century) full leather, with HANWAY'S TRAVELS on the spine in gilt. New end papers. The title page has a small piece missing, near the binding, effecting the sub-title. The title page has been paper repaired, and "preserved" with a clear plastic sleeve, that adheres to itself. The rest of the text is Very Good, with occasional light scattered foxing. A nice copy of this early Travel account. *** This Compendium of Modern Travels contains the titles: THE TRAVELS OF MR. HANWAY, Through Russia, Persia, and several other parts, for settling a trade upon the Caspian Sea; and THE NATURAL HISTORY OF NORWAY, by Erich Pontoppidan; Hanway's Travels comprise pages 1-138, and The Natural History of Norway is pages 143-287. Neither of the accounts contain any plates, illustrations nor maps , as issued.
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