ANSON (George). Journey around the world, made in the 1740s, - Lot 596

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ANSON (George). Journey around the world, made in the 1740s, - Lot 596
ANSON (George). Journey around the world, made in the 1740s, 1741, 1742, 1743, 1744. Amsterdam and Leipzig, Arkstee & Leipzig. Merkus, 1751. In-4, marbled calf, spine decorated, red title coin, red edges (contemporary binding). Cordier, Sinica, col. 2096. - Pardo de Tavera, no. 85. New edition of the French translation, illustrated with 35 maps and folding plates. It is not cited by Sabin or Borba de Moraes. George Anson (1697-1762) was one of the most brilliant officers of the English Navy. In 1740-1744, at the head of a military squadron, he led an expedition against the Spaniards in the Pacific and captured a galleon full of gold near Manila. He returned triumphant in England, with extraordinary loot estimated at £500,000. His account contains details of Brazil and the discovery of gold mines in Sao Paulo, Macau and the Philippines. From the library of Mme Guillebon de Neuilly (ex-libris armorié and eighteenth century ex-libris label). A few freckles. Tears without missing the big card. Rubbing at the binding, loose top cover, one blunt corner.
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