[DEFOE, Daniel (c.1660-1731)]. A Tour thro' the Island of Great Britain, divided into Circuits or Journies ... by a Gentleman. London: G. Strahan [and others], 1724-1727. 3 volumes, 8° (192 x 117mm). Folding engraved plan of the siege of Colchester in volume I and 2 folding maps by Moll, with the final 2 advertisement leaves in volume III. (Very short tears in both maps, short tear in [a3] in vol.II, some light discolouration.) Contemporary sprinkled calf, compartments of spines and sides with a double gilt fillet (two covers detached). Provenance: Scott Chad (19th-century bookplate).

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[DEFOE, Daniel (c.1660-1731)]. A Tour thro' the Island of Great Britain, divided into Circuits or Journies ... by a Gentleman. London: G. Strahan [and others], 1724-1727. 3 volumes, 8° (192 x 117mm). Folding engraved plan of the siege of Colchester in volume I and 2 folding maps by Moll, with the final 2 advertisement leaves in volume III. (Very short tears in both maps, short tear in [a3] in vol.II, some light discolouration.) Contemporary sprinkled calf, compartments of spines and sides with a double gilt fillet (two covers detached). Provenance: Scott Chad (19th-century bookplate).

FIRST EDITION of Defoe's bustling work equally useful for those who wanted to view historical antiquities, visit stately homes, study agricultural and estate improvements, or take a picturesque tour. Hanson 3262; Moore 459-61.

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