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FRANCHERE, Gabriel (1786-1863). Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America: in the Years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814; or the First American Settlement of the Pacific. New York: Redfield, 1854.
The first edition in English, translated from the French by J.V. Huntington. Franchère’s narrative provided the basis for Washington Irving’s Astoria; see preceding lot for a description of its importance. Chavanne 6110; Forbes 1987; Hill 634; Howes F-310; Sabin 25432; Tourville 1626.
12mo (183 x 125mm). 3 plates, including frontispiece. 8 ad pp at end. Publisher’s blindstamped cloth, spine gilt-lettered and with beaver stamp (small chip at foot of spine, couple other spots of wear). Provenance: John Thomas Lee (Americanist bookplate) – Bea and Peter Siegel Books.
The first edition in English, translated from the French by J.V. Huntington. Franchère’s narrative provided the basis for Washington Irving’s Astoria; see preceding lot for a description of its importance. Chavanne 6110; Forbes 1987; Hill 634; Howes F-310; Sabin 25432; Tourville 1626.
12mo (183 x 125mm). 3 plates, including frontispiece. 8 ad pp at end. Publisher’s blindstamped cloth, spine gilt-lettered and with beaver stamp (small chip at foot of spine, couple other spots of wear). Provenance: John Thomas Lee (Americanist bookplate) – Bea and Peter Siegel Books.