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The World Displayed; or a Curious Collecton of Voyages and Travels. Philadelphia: Dobelbower, Key, & Simpson, 1795-1796. First American edition, eight octavo volumes, illustrated, originally issued in parts; includes an account of Cook's third voyage; bound in uniform contemporary marbled sheepskin, worn, endcaps chipped and repaired with Japanese tissue; toning, spotting, and foxing to contents, not collated, 8 x 4 3/4 in. (8)
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $500-700
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