$7,995
Exquemelin, Alexandre Olivier (c. 1645-1707) Bucaniers of America: or a True Account of the Most Remarkable Assaults Committed of Late Years upon the Coasts of the West-Indies, by the Bucaniers of Jamaica and Tortuga, Both English and French. [bound with] Basil Ringrose's (d. 1686) continuation of the same title. London: for William Crooke at the Green Dragon, 1684 [and 1685]. First edition, two parts in one volume; part one illustrated with two text engravings, six full page plates, and three folding (or double-page) plates; part two illustrated with two folding maps, fourteen text engraved maps/plans, and numerous text illustrations; a variant with same title and imprint exists without priority; part three includes two additional chapters concerning Captains Cook and Sharp not previously published; bound in full red morocco by Bedford, a.e.g., inner gilt dentelles, housed in a custom slipcase; some maps with breaks along the folds, the last three leaves (printer's ads) remargined along bottom edge; bottom corner back board bumped; tips rubbed, 8 x 6 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-11-15
