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CHAPPELL, Lieutenant EDWARD. Narrative of a Voyage to Hudson's Bay in His Majesty's Ship Rosamond, London, 1817, half calf and marbled boards, gilt spine, edges stained yellow, by Morrell, extremities a little rubbed, FIRST EDITION, engraved folding map (a bit foxed), 4 engraved plates (foxing) by J. Smith, 2 engraved text illustrations, Lande 1117; Sabin 12003 (erroneously calling for 9 plates, rather than 9 subjects as listed), bookplate of Joseph Y. Jeanes of Philadelphia--[CHETWOOD, WILLIAM R.]. The Voyages, Dangerous Adventures And imminent Escapes of Captain Richard Falconer, London, 1720, contemporary panelled calf, rebacked, 2 corners slightly worn, half-morocco slipcase, FIRST EDITION, engraved frontispiece, signature "John Cray 1732" on title-page, Howes C 356 ("Tremendous--but undoubtedly imaginary--adventures")-- FURLONG, Capt. LAWRENCE. The American Coast Pilot...Second Edition, Largely Improved, Newburyport, Mass., 1798, original sheep, rebacked with original spine laid down, corners recapped, some browning, actually the Third Edition, publisher's printed notices on inside front covers, Howes F 421--RHODES, JOHN. The Surprising Adventures and Sufferings of John Rhodes, a Seaman of Workington. An Account of his Captivity and cruel Treatment during eight Years with the Indians, and five Years in different Prisons amongst the Spaniards in South-America, Newark, N.J., 1799, contemporary sheep, a little rubbed, small piece chipped from head of spine, some browning, Second Edition, Evans 36228; Sabin 70764 (quoting Field: "A reprint of the New York [1798] edition, in larger type. There is nothing in this narrative to attest its truth...contains some curious details of the customs of the Indians of Central America"). Early owner's initials "JLA" in ink on title-page--COTTER, RICHARD. Sketches of Bermuda, or Somers' Islands, London, 1828, contemporary dark blue morocco gilt, g.e., extremities rubbed, FIRST EDITION, folding engraved colored map of Bermuda (long tear repaired), 4 plates (3 folding, some foxing)--[WEST Mrs. LUCY BREWER]. An Affecting Narrative of Louisa Baker, a Native of Massachusetts, who, in Early Life having been Shamefully Seduced, Deserted her Parents, and Enlisted, in Disguise, on Board an American Frigate as a Marine...Portsmouth, N.H., 1816, original plain blue wrappers, a number of mostly marginal tears in the leaves repaired, half morocco slipcase. Fourth Edition, colored woodcut portrait, Howes W 279; together 6 vols., 12mo-8vo. (6)