Author: Alexander Hamilton
Title: A New Account of the East Indies in Two Volumes
Publication: London: The Argonaut Press, 1930
Edition: Limited Edition
Description: Publisher's cloth. Comprehensive two volume set with facsimiles of the original plates and maps. The importance of Hamilton's account of his experiences in the East (1688-1723) is shown by the fact that one can scarcely find a modern work dealing with the history of geography of Asia for that period that does not contain references to his book. Near Fine, beautiful book, Limited Edition unnumbered copy of 975 copies, printed on fine Japanese vellum. 259 and 225 pages with title, foldout maps and numerous plates, index and notes. Quarto: 10.5 by 8 inches wide. publisher's quarter bound with vellum spine with bright gilt title, over ultra clean green buckram boards, blind stamped illustration on upper top corner of front board. No previous owner bookplate or writing. A superior Limited Edition. Protected in a custom mylar sleeve. near Fine / none.
Seller ID: 4036