Bidspirit auction | 1748 HISTORY OF TRAVELS GUINEA

1748 HISTORY OF TRAVELS GUINEA BENIN & SIERRA LEONE ANTIQUE ILLUSTRATED - Allgemeine Historie der Reisen zu Wasser und Lande, oder Sammlung aller Reisebeschreibungen, ... (General History of Travel by water and land, or collection of all travel descriptions, ... ) Volume 3 Leipzig: Arkstee and Merkus; 1748. Size 8 by 9 3/4” With 34 partly folded copper plates and maps. 6 sheets, 668 pages, 14 sheets Single volume of the travel work edited by J.J. Schwabe. Covers Guinea, Benin and Sierra Leone. List of plates numbered 1-35 (No. 7 skipped), with 34 copper plates complete. - One plate is damaged (only about two-thirds complete - Fort Nassau to Maure, the right third is missing). Original full leather binding. Spine with raised bands and title label. Marbled edges. Good interior, one plate is damaged, worn leather Text in German. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.