Bryan Edwards / History Civil and Commercial of the British Colonies in the West

Description: The History, Civil and Commercial of the British Colonies in the West Indies. Volume 1 Author: Edwards, Bryan Title: The History, Civil and Commercial of the British Colonies in the West Indies. Volume 1 Publication: Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by James Humphreys, At the Corner of Second and Walnut-streets. 1806 Description: Hardcover. Octavo. Volume 1 only of a 4 volume set. [1], xxxviii, [1], 398 pages. Missing the frontispiece engraving of the author. Marbled calf leather binding with red leather title label on the spine. Right front and rear flyleaf's removed. Leather is rubbed, cracked and worn. Heavy toning to the text. Volume 1 includes a sketch of the author; prefaces to the first and second editions; "A General View of the Ancient State and Inhabitants" (Book I.); Jamaica (Book II.); and the appendices. The appendices include a "General state of agriculture and negro population in the island of Jamaica"; An account of the sugar plantations..."; "Historical Account..."; "Documents..."; and "Observations on the disposition, character, manners, and habits of life, of the Maroon Negroes of the island of Jamaica...". Tables Nos. I and II located in the text. Tables 3-7 located in the back of the book. This a fair copy only. Fair. Seller ID: 32995 Subject: History David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 84 USD

Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia

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