FORSTER, JOHANN REINHOLD. History of the Voyages and Discoveries made in the North. Translated from the German. London: for G.G.J. and J. Robinson 1786. 4to, contemporary quarter calf and marbled paper boards, vellum corners, red morocco lettering-piece, modern folding chemise and morocco-backed slipcase, spine and joints a bit rubbed, the first and third folding maps slightly creased and foxed and with small tears at inner margins, small tear to fol. b4, 3-inch marginal tear to 3P2, scattered light foxing and spotting. 3 folding engraved maps. Howes F 269; Sabin 26138 ("A learned account of the various expeditions for discovering the North-West and North-East Passages").

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FORSTER, JOHANN REINHOLD. History of the Voyages and Discoveries made in the North. Translated from the German. London: for G.G.J. and J. Robinson 1786. 4to, contemporary quarter calf and marbled paper boards, vellum corners, red morocco lettering-piece, modern folding chemise and morocco-backed slipcase, spine and joints a bit rubbed, the first and third folding maps slightly creased and foxed and with small tears at inner margins, small tear to fol. b4, 3-inch marginal tear to 3P2, scattered light foxing and spotting. 3 folding engraved maps. Howes F 269; Sabin 26138 ("A learned account of the various expeditions for discovering the North-West and North-East Passages").

Provenance: Signature of P[?]. Campbell on title.