Author: von Humboldt, Baron. (Trans. By Richard Hawkesworth).
Title: The Travels of the Baron Von Humboldt and Alexander Bonpland in South America in the Years 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804.
Description: London: Symonds, 1806. 1806. 1st. Hardcover. First printing of first English translation from the French. Dutch and German editions also exist. Only the Dutch is listed in Sabin (33736). (Iv), 90 pp. (2) ads, 12mo, plain beige paper-covered boards. Binding and endpapers appear to be original. Leaves untrimmed. Contents are VG with no serious flaws. Contemporary armorial bookplate and smaller owner's label on front endpaper. Boards are very worn with the paper covering worn away along the edges. Backstrip brittle with some missing pieces. Hinges firm. Book appears to be in original condition with no sign of restoration or repair. The contents give an overview of the Baron's travels and outline his further proposed publications. Scarce item. Very Good.

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