Sale 22JK02 | Lot 293

[SMOLLETT, TOBIAS] [WENTWORTH, THOMAS?]. A Journal of the Expedition to Carthagena, With Notes. In Answer to a late Pamphlet; Entitled, An Account of the Expedition to Carthagena.

Catalogue: The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation

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Lot 293
[SMOLLETT, TOBIAS] [WENTWORTH, THOMAS?]. A Journal of the Expedition to Carthagena, With Notes. In Answer to a late Pamphlet; Entitled, An Account of the Expedition to Carthagena.
London: Printed for J. Roberts, in Warwick-Lane, 1744. First edition. Disbound pamphlet. 8 x 5 inches (20 x 13 cm); 59 pp. Remnants of binding to spine, else fine.

Pamphlet describing the English attempt to seize this Spanish West Indian fortress in 1740. This is "A defense of the conduct of the army in the expedition, and hence attributed by some to General Wentworth, who was in command of the land forces. Halkett and Laing attribute to Tobias G. Smollett" - Sabin 102632.


C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for $126 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $200 - $300

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The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 at 10am EDT