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[CARWELL, THOMAS]. The New Atlas: Or, Travels and Voyages in Europe, Asia, Africa and America, Thro' the most Renowned Parts of the World. London: Printed for F. Cleave and A. Roper 1698. 8vo, contemporary speckled calf, gilt spine, red morocco spine label, front outer joint cracked, rear joint, ends of spine and lower corners worn. FIRST EDITION.
"The...author gives an account of his voyage to America, with particular descriptions of Mexico City...and...other parts of Spanish America...Sabin, who gives the title incorrectly, never saw a copy of this very rare book"--Hill, p. 42; Sabin 52454; Wing C 139.
Provenance: Contemporary ownership inscription at top of title: "Bridgeman's book 1699"; early signature of "T. Mayor" on endpaper; small red stamp of Henry H. Watkins on title and front free endpaper.
"The...author gives an account of his voyage to America, with particular descriptions of Mexico City...and...other parts of Spanish America...Sabin, who gives the title incorrectly, never saw a copy of this very rare book"--Hill, p. 42; Sabin 52454; Wing C 139.
Provenance: Contemporary ownership inscription at top of title: "Bridgeman's book 1699"; early signature of "T. Mayor" on endpaper; small red stamp of Henry H. Watkins on title and front free endpaper.