1793 Relation des Iles Pelew Illustrated Fold outs Maps George Keate

Description: Henry Wilson was an English naval captain who shipwrecked off Ulong Island in Palau where he made contact with the local elected “ibedul” who assisted in repairing the ship and sent his second son back to England with Wilson to be educated. Written by George Keate, this tale and others like it took advantage of the “noble savage” myths that were abounding at that time. Nicely illustrated, this pair of volumes has several foldouts including maps of the islands, various goods that were given to Wilson or traded for and several portraits including of the “ibedul”, his daughter and his son. Very Good Condition: 8vo: 2 volumes: pastel “swirls” endpapers: marbled edges all round: Leather Binding with dots down center of both: gilt decorated spine with red label at top with titles as well as black label at bottom with volume number; between are gilt florets: multiple fold outs: maps, trade good, and portraits, intact with minor tears: paper slightly toned from age: name written in both volumes on title page and half title: “Relation des Iles Pelew situees dan la Partie Occidentals de L’Ocean Pacifique; composee sur les Journaux et les communications du Capitaine Henri Wilson et de quelques-uns de des Officiers, qui, en Aout 1783, y not fait naufrage sur L’Antelope, paquebot de la companies des Index Orientales”: George Keate:Paris” Chez Maradan: 1793RAREF1793FPQA

Price: 650 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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