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SMITH, Thomas W. (fl. 1816-1841). A Narrative of the Life, Travels, and Sufferings of Thomas W. Smith: Comprising an Account of his Early Life, Adoption by the Gipsys; His Travels During Eighteen Voyages to Various Parts of the World, During Which he was Five Times Shipwrecked; Thrice on a Desolate Island Near the South Pole. Boston: Wm. C. Hill, 1844.
The rare first edition. Smith discusses eighteen voyages, including seven whaling expeditions. He also recounts his experiences sealing, particularly in the South Shetland Islands in 1820, a year after their discovery. Howes S-679; Rosove 312.A1; Sabin 84420; Spence 1139.
12mo (180 x 113mm). Front endpaper replaced, lacking initial blank or half-title, some dampstaining. Contemporary sheep. Provenance: Bonhams New York, 19 October 2009, lot 455.
The rare first edition. Smith discusses eighteen voyages, including seven whaling expeditions. He also recounts his experiences sealing, particularly in the South Shetland Islands in 1820, a year after their discovery. Howes S-679; Rosove 312.A1; Sabin 84420; Spence 1139.
12mo (180 x 113mm). Front endpaper replaced, lacking initial blank or half-title, some dampstaining. Contemporary sheep. Provenance: Bonhams New York, 19 October 2009, lot 455.