Modern voyages and travels. [Six numbers, as below]

by Phillips, Richard

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London: Richard Phillips, 1822. 6 volumes, 8vo, all in original drab printed paper-covered boards, lightly rubbed and worn, but overall very good. Vol. I, No. 3 - May 15 1819: Narratives of two excursions to the ports of England, Scotland, and Ireland, in 1816, 1817, and 1818; together with a description of the breakwater at Plymouth, and also of the Caledonian Canal. Translated from the French of Charles Dupin, pp. viii, 96; folding map (Sketch of Plymouth Sound, with the Breakwater). London: printed for Richard Phillips; published by John Souter, 73, St. Paul's Church-Yard, and to be had of all booksellers. Printer: G. Sidney, Northumberland Street, Strand. Vol I, No. 4 - June 15 1819: Travels in Italy, descriptive off the rural manners and economy of that country. Frederick Lillian de Chateauvieux, Citizen of Geneva, pp. iv, 100; 3 engraved line plates (Neele & Son sc 352 Strand): 1. Interior of the Temple of Jupiter Serapis, at Pozzuoli; 2. Antique Entrance of the Villa Adriana, near Tivoli; 3. Pyramidal Rock near Terracina, named Pesculo, or Pescio Montano. Printed for Sir Richard Phillips and Co. Bride Court, Bridge Street. Printer: G. Sidney (etc.). Vol. I, No. 6 - Aug 15 1819: Analyses of new works of voyages and travels, published during the past six months in Great Britain, pp. [4], 107, [1], xvi; Printed for Sir Richard Phillips (etc.). Printer: W. Lewis, 21, Finch-lane, Cornhill. Vol II, No 3 - Nov 15 1819: (a) Dumont, P. J. Narrative of thirty-four years slavery

• Publisher: Richard Phillips
• Year: 1822
• Binding: unknown

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