Lot 336
Americas.- Hennepin (Louis) A New Discovery of a Vast Country in America..., 2 parts in 1, second English edition, for Henry Bonwicke, 1699.
Hammer Price: £1,000
Description
Americas.- Hennepin (Louis) A New Discovery of a Vast Country in America, Extending above Four Thousand Miles, between New France and New Mexico...With a Continuation, 2 parts in 1, second English edition, engraved frontispiece, 2 folding maps and 6 folding plates, contemporary ink signature of Chas. Halkett to title and Sir John Halkett to verso of frontispiece with bookplate of Pitfirrane Castle, rather browned, particularly towards end, first folding map with tear, paper flaw tear/hole to lower edge of G3 and 2H3 just touching text, slight worming to outer margin, contemporary panelled calf, worn patch to upper cover, spine a little worn, upper joint split, [Sabin 31372; Wing H1452], 8vo, for Henry Bonwicke, 1699.
⁂ Early account by a French missionary of his travels in the North American interior exploring the basin of the Mississippi River, and including the first printed description and engraving of Niagara Falls. ESTC cites only 5 UK copies.
Description
Americas.- Hennepin (Louis) A New Discovery of a Vast Country in America, Extending above Four Thousand Miles, between New France and New Mexico...With a Continuation, 2 parts in 1, second English edition, engraved frontispiece, 2 folding maps and 6 folding plates, contemporary ink signature of Chas. Halkett to title and Sir John Halkett to verso of frontispiece with bookplate of Pitfirrane Castle, rather browned, particularly towards end, first folding map with tear, paper flaw tear/hole to lower edge of G3 and 2H3 just touching text, slight worming to outer margin, contemporary panelled calf, worn patch to upper cover, spine a little worn, upper joint split, [Sabin 31372; Wing H1452], 8vo, for Henry Bonwicke, 1699.
⁂ Early account by a French missionary of his travels in the North American interior exploring the basin of the Mississippi River, and including the first printed description and engraving of Niagara Falls. ESTC cites only 5 UK copies.