Narrative, of a five years' expedition, against the revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the wild coast of South America; : from the year 1772, to 1777: elucidating the history of that country, and the describing its productions, viz. quadrupedes, birds, fishes, reptiles, trees, shrubs, fruits, & roots; with an account of the Indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea. / By Captn. J.G. Stedman. illustrated with 80 elegant engravings, from drawings made by the author. Vol. I[-II].
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TextPublication details: London, : Printed for J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church Yard, & J. Edwards, Pall Mall., 1796.; ENG. London. Description: 2 v. : ill., maps, music ; 26 cm. (4to)Other title: - Narrative of an expedition to Surinam [Running title]
Vol. 1: [2], xviii, 14, 11*-14*, 15-30, 29*-30*, 31-276, 275*-276*, 277-407, [1] p., [40] leaves of plates (3 folded); v. 2: [2], iv, 404, [8] p., [38] leaves of plates (1 folded);
Signatures: v. 1: [pi1] a⁴ b⁴ c² B⁴ C¡ D⁴ E⁴(E3 + *E3) F-2M⁴ 2N⁴(2N2 + *2N2) 2O-3G⁴; v. 2: [a1] b² B-3D⁴ 3E-3F² 3G⁴;
Twelve plates drawn by William Blake;
List of subscribers names, v. 1 p. [vii]-[xiv];
Includes errata and index in each volume.References: ESTC 146566References: Goldsmiths' Lib. cat., 16679References: Abbey, J.R. Travel, 719References: Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 9781Local Notes: Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2012, p. 64-65;
Library Company copy lacks the final plate.Local Added Entry - Personal Name: Blake, William, 1757-1827, ill;
Edwards, James, 1757-1816, bookseller;
Johnson, Joseph, 1738-1809, bookseller.Imprint: ENG. London. 1796.Subject(s): Genre/Form:
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Library Company of Philadelphia Stacks | Am 1796 Sted 755.Q | Available | 34252 |
Engraved title pages.
Vol. 1: [2], xviii, 14, 11*-14*, 15-30, 29*-30*, 31-276, 275*-276*, 277-407, [1] p., [40] leaves of plates (3 folded); v. 2: [2], iv, 404, [8] p., [38] leaves of plates (1 folded).
Signatures: v. 1: [pi1] a⁴ b⁴ c² B⁴ C¡ D⁴ E⁴(E3 + *E3) F-2M⁴ 2N⁴(2N2 + *2N2) 2O-3G⁴; v. 2: [a1] b² B-3D⁴ 3E-3F² 3G⁴.
Twelve plates drawn by William Blake.
List of subscribers names, v. 1 p. [vii]-[xiv].
Includes errata and index in each volume.
ESTC 146566
Goldsmiths' Lib. cat., 16679
Abbey, J.R. Travel, 719
Lib. Company. Afro-Americana, 9781
Lib. Company. Annual Report, 2012, p. 64-65.
Library Company copy lacks the final plate.