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BURKE, EDMUND AND WILLIAM (BURKE, EDMUND, 1729-1797.) An Account of the European Settlements in America Complete in 2 VolumesLondon, R. and J. Dodsley 1757, First Edition, Hardcover. Very Good with no dust jacket. We fit archival quality clear acrylic covers for additional protection whenever possible. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; [8],312; [2]-300,[20] pages; [BURKE, Edmund and William]. An Account Of The European Settlements In America. 2 Vols. Lon: R. And J. Dodsley, 1757. 8vo. [8],312; [2]-300,[20]pp. Early speckled calf covers, modern 5-panel brown calf spines with red morocco label, modern endpapers. Very good overall, minor foxing, signature clipped from atop title page Vol I. 2 folding maps. 1st edition. Early settlement of the New World by Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Viking, and English colonists. 1st edition. Howes B974: "Best contemporary account. Actually written by William Burke, but usually ascribed to his more famous kinsman who gave substantial help. " Sabin 9282. ESTCT6290. Very nice clean set. Appears nicely rebacked.
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