Th. Salom

Th. Salom, M. van Goch - Contemporary history of or present state of Spain and Portugal. Containing a description of the situation of those kingdoms, of their coasts, harbors, rivers and mountains; brief account of the history, of religion and the Inquisition (...) Voyage to the East and West Indies, the natural history. As well as a precise description of all the particular landscapes, cities, royal palaces, etc. With maps and plates. - Amsterdam, Isaak Tirion, 1759 - first and only edition - (10) + 662 pp + bladwyzer - original half-leather binding, spine with ribs and title shield - 21 x 14 cm Condition: excellent / handsome - very neat original binding with very solid joints; tight, compact and sturdy block (as new!); very neat, very neat and white pages, very clean and fresh paper (as new!). Entirely complete! Complete with all large fold-out engravings and the very large fold-out maps of Spain & Portugal, the Strait of Gibraltar and the City and Mountain of Gibraltar! Contains a wealth of information about Spain, Madrid, Gibraltar, Portugal, Lisbon and of course the great earthquake of 1755. A precious and sought-after description of Spain and Portugal! First and only edition. Block and paper as new! Entirely complete. Collectors-item!

Estimate:£217.69

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