JONES, JR., Charles C.

Hernando de Soto: The Adventures Encountered

Item #82176

JONES, JR., Charles C. Hernando de Soto: The Adventures Encountered and the Route Pursued by the Adelantado during his March through the Territory Embraced within the Present Geographical Limits of the State of Georgia. Savannah: J. H. Estill, Morning News Steam Printing House, 1880. 1st ed. 8vo. 42, [2] pp., frontis. Orig. wrappers. Wrappers are toned with a bit of chipping to the extremities. Institutional blind stamp to the top corner of the frontispiece and title page; inked number on the front wrapper. Housed in a four-flap, cloth portfolio and slipcase with morocco title label. Howes J-196. De Renne 789. One of only 250 copies printed for private distribution. Eberstadt calls this "An important and authoritative tract detailing the movements of De Soto on his journey through Georgia" - Eberstadt 110-074.

Price: $100.00