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FLORIDA - [STORK, William]. An Account of East-Florida, with a Journal, Kept by John Bartram of Philadelphia, Botanist to His Majesty for the Floridas; upon a journey from St. Augustine up the River St. John's. London: W. Nicoll and G. Woodfall, [1766]. 2 parts in 1. 8vo (200 x 120 mm). Modern calf by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a.e.g. Condition: marginal dampstain to final leaves, intermittent spotting. Provenance: George Baillie (signature to title). an important early history of east-florida; the second issue of stork. "This is a reissue of the sheets of the first edition of the Stork account, London, 1766, with a new title page and with the addition of John Bartram's Journal here printed for the first time. The celebrated botanist's journal complements Stork's promotional account, and both are among the most important sources for the history of East Florida" (Streeter sale 1183). Sabin 92221; Howes S1042.ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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