A colleague just emailed me from British Columbia with this find...
"A General View Of The Rise, Progress and Brilliant Achievements Of
The AMERICAN NAVY Down to the Present Time Illustrated by biographical
sketches, official resports, and interesting views of American
commerce. To which is affixed a succinct account of the origin and
progress of the GREEK REVOLUTION. Terminating with the glorious
VICTORY OF NAVARINO October 20, 1827".
Book Description: Brooklyn, New York, 1828. Full-Leather.
Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Age-toned/ foxed and/or stained throughout in a most attractive way.
Front and back gutters are dry and cracked but book, spine and binding
are VERY tight and intact.
Internal pages are clean and unmarked.
Leather covers in very good plus conidtion with age scuffs only.
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This is their description - I have not examined this copy, but I
thought it might be of interest to some of you
June S
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June Samaras
KALAMOS BOOKS
(For Books about Greece)
2020 Old Station Rd
Streetsville,Ontario
Canada L5M 2V1
Tel : 905-542-1877
E-mail : kalamosbooks(a)gmail.com
www.kalamosbooks.com
http://kalamosb.alibrisstore.com/
http://www.antiqbook.com/books/bookseller.phtml/kal