Sale 22JK02 | Lot 161

[JAMAICA] LEWIS, MATTHEW GREGORY. Journal of a West India Proprietor, kept during a residence in the Island of Jamaica.

Catalogue: The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
‹ Previous Lot Next Lot ›
[JAMAICA] LEWIS, MATTHEW GREGORY. Journal of a West India Proprietor, kept during a residence in the Island of Jamaica.

Lot Details

Lot 161
[JAMAICA] LEWIS, MATTHEW GREGORY. Journal of a West India Proprietor, kept during a residence in the Island of Jamaica.
London: John Murray, 1834 First edition, a presentation copy from the publisher to James Colquhoun with inscription to the half-title. Contemporary three-quarters morocco gilt over marbled boards. 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (23 x 13 cm); 408 pp., with half-title. Spotting to first and last leaves, the binding rubbed.

The uncommon narrative of Matthew Gregory Lewis' time in Jamaica. He is best known for his 1796 Gothic novel The Monk. Sabin 40821.


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

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $567 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.

No condition report? Click here to request one.

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $567 (includes buyer's premium)
Ask the Specialist
Catalogue Info

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

Thu, Sep 15, 2022 at 10am EDT