(Green, J.) (ed.). A New General Collection of Voyages and...
(Green, J.) (ed.). A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels: consisting of the most esteemed relations (...): comprehending every thing remarkable in its kind in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. London, T. Astley, 1745-1747, 4 vols., 4 diff. frontisp., 227 maps/ charts/ plans/ views and plates, modern unif. antique-style blindst. panelled calf w. richly gilt spine and 2 contrasting mor. letterpieces, 4to.
- A fine set despite the following minor imperfections: frontisp. and title to 1st vol. w. sm. waterstain in lower inner margin; occas. very light browning to pages.
= Also known as the Atsley Collection. The first 2 vols. describe voyages undertaken by the Portuguese and the English from 1418 to 1735 to the East Indies and to Africa etc. Vols. 3 and 4 continue the travels in the rest of Africa, and then deal at length with travels in China and the rest of the far east. Cordier, Bibliotheca Sinica 1947; Hill p.210; Sabin 28539; Cox I, p.15. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE CXIII.
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(Green, J.) (ed.). A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels: consisting of the most esteemed relations (...): comprehending every thing remarkable in its kind in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. London, T. Astley, 1745-1747, 4 vols., 4 diff. frontisp., 227 maps/ charts/ plans/ views and plates, modern unif. antique-style blindst. panelled calf w. richly gilt spine and 2 contrasting mor. letterpieces, 4to.
- A fine set despite the following minor imperfections: frontisp. and title to 1st vol. w. sm. waterstain in lower inner margin; occas. very light browning to pages.
= Also known as the Atsley Collection. The first 2 vols. describe voyages undertaken by the Portuguese and the English from 1418 to 1735 to the East Indies and to Africa etc. Vols. 3 and 4 continue the travels in the rest of Africa, and then deal at length with travels in China and the rest of the far east. Cordier, Bibliotheca Sinica 1947; Hill p.210; Sabin 28539; Cox I, p.15. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE CXIII.
