[BURKE, Edmund]

Account of the European Settlements in America

Item #54893

[BURKE, Edmund]. An Account of the European Settlements in America. In Six Parts. London: J. Dodsley, 1770. 5th ed. with improvements. 2 Vols. [8],xii,324;xii,308 pp. Folding map frontises in each volume. Orig. full calf with gilt-decorated spine panels and gilt-lettered black morocco spine labels. New label on Vol. 2, some light edgewear, else a very good set in a custom cloth slipcase. HOWES B-974. "Best contemporary account. Actually written by William Burke, but usually ascribed to his more famous kinsman who gave substantial help." Howes.

Price: $850.00