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Lot 70011:
Description
This fine book is Captain Richard Falconer’s
The Voyages, Dangerous Adventures And imminent Escapes of Captain Richard Falconer… The work was printed in London in 1720 for W. Chetwood, T. Jauncy, A. Bettersworth, J. Brotherton, W. Meadows, and J. Graves.
The volume is bound in 3/4 leather with marbled boards. There is one engraving present before the title page done by J. Cole. The image depicts a man being tied to a tree to be burned. Captain Richard Falconer is the pseudonym of William Rufus Chetwood. The story is an adventure of surviving on an island, being captured by enemies, and fighting against pirates.
Paper Size: ~ 4 3/4" by 7 3/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Volume with Story & One Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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