Lot 302
Asia.- Raffles (Sir Thomas Stamford) The History of Java, 2 vol., first edition, 1817.
Hammer Price: £2,600
Description
Asia.- Raffles (Sir Thomas Stamford) The History of Java, 2 vol., first edition, 66 engraved or aquatint plates, of which 10 hand-coloured and one folding, illustrations, one large folding map, one folding table, occasional light spotting, near contemporary calf, arms in gilt to upper covers, joints beginning but holding firm, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, [Abbey Travel 554], 4to, 1817.
Description
Asia.- Raffles (Sir Thomas Stamford) The History of Java, 2 vol., first edition, 66 engraved or aquatint plates, of which 10 hand-coloured and one folding, illustrations, one large folding map, one folding table, occasional light spotting, near contemporary calf, arms in gilt to upper covers, joints beginning but holding firm, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, [Abbey Travel 554], 4to, 1817.