Lot Details
Lot 312
[WAR of JENKINS' EAR] Journal of the Expedition to La Guira and Porto Cavallos in the West Indies, under the command of Commodore Knowles, in a letter from an officer on board the Burford to his friend at London.
London: J. Robinson, 1744. First edition. Pink paper wrappers. 7 3/4 x 5 inches (20 x 13 cm); 63 pp. Fine, this copy sold Parke-Bernet, 19 May 1964, lot 162 "an excellent copy"; Together with The Conduct Of His Grace The D-ke of Ar--le, For the Four last Years, review'd. London: Printed for Mr. Webb, 1740. First edition. Black paper wrappers. 8 x 5 inches (20 x 13 cm); 39 pp., spotting.
The first work here provides an important account of the English naval actions in the West Indies during the War of Jenkins' Ear, the second work relates in part to Spanish interference with the American trade. Sabin 36722; 10227.
C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
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