(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Americana, Moses Smith, Francisco Miranda, Miranda Expedition, South America, Revolutions). History of the Adventures and Sufferings of Moses Smith, During Five Years of His Life; From the Beginning of the Year 1806, When He was Betrayed into the Miranda Expedition until June 1811 When He was Nonsuited In An Action At Law, Which Last Three Years and a Half. To Which is Added a Biographical Sketch of Gen. Miranda. Published 1814, Albany, New York by Packard and Van Benthuysen. 146 pages. Text in English. Subscriber's 6 pp. list at rear. Execution plate present as well as large portion of the schooner nautical plate.
Attractive antiquarian full leather binding, smooth spine, gilt bands (now faded), gilt title lettering on contrasting red leather label.
Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. A book which appears to most frequently survive in relatively poor physical condition, and is scarce in any condition. Binding heavily age worn but still appealing, leather and joints scuffed but still supple, text block edges thumb soiled, remains overall attractive as a period full leather binding. Text block paper is well age toned and spotted as typical, internally book shows signs of much handling and reading.
Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive.
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Book Measures c. 6 3/4" H x 4 1/4" W.
[B7069].