DALRYMPLE, Alexander. The Spanish Pretensions Fairly Discussed. London: George Bigg, 1790.

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DALRYMPLE, Alexander. The Spanish Pretensions Fairly Discussed. London: George Bigg, 1790.

8o (208 x 148 mm). 19 pages. Modern calf antique.

FIRST EDITION. Dalrymple here argues against the Spanish claims to Tierra del Fuego and northwest America, particularly Nootka Sound. He draws on historical evidence from maps, including Ortelius, and on arguments for and against rights to land gained through discovery. Sabin 18343.

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