Lot 193
Canada.- Gray (Hugh) Letters from Canada, first edition, 1809.
Hammer Price: £170
Description
Canada.- Gray (Hugh) Letters from Canada, first edition, folding engraved map with border hand-coloured, slightly offset, 3 folding tables, contemporary calf, gilt, minor rubbing and scuffs, [Sabin 28393; Goldsmiths' 19842; Kress B.5510], 8vo, 1809.
⁂ A fine copy from the library of the Marquess of Headfort with bookplate. Covers the trade, political relations, laws, customs and climate, with particular attention to the commercial importance of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Cape Breton.
Description
Canada.- Gray (Hugh) Letters from Canada, first edition, folding engraved map with border hand-coloured, slightly offset, 3 folding tables, contemporary calf, gilt, minor rubbing and scuffs, [Sabin 28393; Goldsmiths' 19842; Kress B.5510], 8vo, 1809.
⁂ A fine copy from the library of the Marquess of Headfort with bookplate. Covers the trade, political relations, laws, customs and climate, with particular attention to the commercial importance of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Cape Breton.