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ASTLEY, Thomas (publisher). A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels, London: Thomas Astley, 1745, volumes I-II only, 4°, engraved frontispieces, 101 engraved plates and charts only by T. Kitchin, G. Child and others, many folding (lacking plates 51, 52 in volume II, some plates and charts browned, a few marginal tears, occasionally repaired, occasional soil marks, later leaves of volume I dampstained, 4C2 of vol. II with clean but severe tear), contemporary calf (rebacked, corners worn) -- Mungo PARK. Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa, London: printed by W. Bulmer, sold by G. and W. Nicol, 1799, 4°, third edition, engraved portrait, 5 plates and 3 folding maps (some browning and spotting to plates and text, clean tear to one map repaired with adhesive tape), contemporary half calf (rebacked, inner hinges stregthened), inscription "Robert Isham from Colonel Jack" on title. With 3 other volumes. The lot sold not subject to return. (6)