Africa.- Ludolf (Hiob) A New History of Ethiopia, being a Full and Accurate Description of the Kingdom of Abessinia..., first English edition, engraved plate of Ethiopic alphabet, 6 engraved plates only (of 8, lacking plates of elephants and sheep), 5 folding, folding genealogical table, ?also lacking map, old ink inscription "The Erall of Dundonald 1768" at head of title, soiled and browned, some stains, one causing two holes to G3 with loss of a few letters, folding plates torn with occasional loss (some repaired and partly laid down), modern morocco-backed marbled boards, [Wing L3468], folio, for Samuel Smith, 1682; sold not subject to return

⁂ Including important material on Ethiopic languages.