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STEVENS, James Wilson
An Historical and Geographical Account of Algiers; comprehending a Novel an Interesting Detail of Events Relative to the American Captives.
Philadelphia: Hogan & M'Elroy, August 1797.
Size 4 1/4 by 6 3/4"
304 pp, 8 pp ( list of subscribers)
Good condition, minor toning. Modern leather binding.
FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE ACCOUNT of the capture of an American ship by Barbary pirates.
The work describes the American involvement in the war int eh Mediterranean and provides a useful history of Algeria.
Also included is an account of the capture of the American ship President by Barbary pirates.
With the bookplate of Charles Fleischmann III affixed to the front free endpaper.
Charles Fleischmann III, the great-grandson of the founder of the Fleischmann Yeast Company which opened in 1868 in Cincinnati, Ohio. After promoting the business at the 1876 Centennial Exposition the Fleischmann Yeast Company became the largest producer of yeast in the world.
Sabin 91534.
Reserve: $300.00
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An Historical and Geographical Account of Algiers; comprehending a Novel an Interesting Detail of Events Relative to the American Captives.
Philadelphia: Hogan & M'Elroy, August 1797.
Size 4 1/4 by 6 3/4"
304 pp, 8 pp ( list of subscribers)
Good condition, minor toning. Modern leather binding.
FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE ACCOUNT of the capture of an American ship by Barbary pirates.
The work describes the American involvement in the war int eh Mediterranean and provides a useful history of Algeria.
Also included is an account of the capture of the American ship President by Barbary pirates.
With the bookplate of Charles Fleischmann III affixed to the front free endpaper.
Charles Fleischmann III, the great-grandson of the founder of the Fleischmann Yeast Company which opened in 1868 in Cincinnati, Ohio. After promoting the business at the 1876 Centennial Exposition the Fleischmann Yeast Company became the largest producer of yeast in the world.
Sabin 91534.
Reserve: $300.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1797 PIRACY HISTORICAL & GEOGRAPHICAL ACCOUNT of ALGIERS antique AMERICANA
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