Description: Travels in North-America, in the years 1780-1782. Translated from the French by an English Gentleman (J.Kent) who resided in America at that Period. With Notes by The Translator, Volume I is the first edition, Volume II is the second edition, red leather spines with original marbled boards, complete in two volumes, Printed for G.G.J. & J. Robinson, London, two maps in volume one, 2 folding plates in volume two, 9.25 x 6”, 8vo. In good condition. A mixed set with attractively relabeled and newer spines. Red leather has creased over time. Marbled boards are scuffed, worn and faded from wear and age. Corners are rounded with light edge wear. Spine labels are nice with attractive gilt tooling. Front flys are both detached. Some foxing throughout each volume with light toning and minor age stain. Folding maps and plates are all in good working order with minor instances of foxing. Free of known marginalia. Bindings tight and intact. Please see photos. The "first trust-worthy record of life in the United States" (Howes) and one of the most notable acounts of the American Revolutionary period. Chastellux came to America in 1780, where he served with honour for three years as Major-General with the French troops under the Comte de Rochambeau. He developed friendships and acquaintances with many officers in the victorious revolutionary army, and during his tour, visited Washington, La Fayette and Jefferson. The work originally appeared in 1781 as Voyage de Newport à Philadephie [sic], Albany, &c., in an edition of only 24 to 27 copies. Several surreptitious editions followed, but the first authorized and enlarged edition was not published until 1786. RAREB1787OTUR - 12/22RAREB1787OUTR - 09/24 - HK62
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-15T17:48:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.38 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Half Leather
Language: English
Author: J. Kent.
Publisher: G.G.J. And J. Robinson
Topic: Travel
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
