Letters from North America written During a Tour in the United States and Canada.
Printed for Hurst, Robinson, London & A. Constable, Edinburgh. 1824. 8vo., 23.5cm, first edition, in 2 volumes, xv,405 & iv,473pp., plus errata slip, complete with half titles, engraved frontis plate, folded map (plan Fortification, … Miami River, Ohio). 6 text illustrations, rebound in wine buckram over early boards, paper labels, endpapers toned, small unobtrusive internal libary stamps, A Very Good Set. Item #43601
See: the printed label illustration to patrons on library rules.
T.P.L. 1198; Lande 448; Dionne II-1012; Howes 560, best edition ”Unbiased Observations”. Waterston p40. ~ “The author, who was for some years engaged in trade with America, gives his impressions of society, travel facilities, etc. 1818-20, describing a trip from Niagara to Quebec. V.1. p342-387,, and comparing the prospects of the United States and the Canadas for intending emigration”. (TPL).
Price: $500.00