[Earl of Shannon] Irving, Washington.

Voyages and Discoveries of the Companions of Columbus. [From the library of the Earl of Shannon Earl of Shannon [Richard Boyle], with his armorial Bookplate].

First Edition. London, John Murray, 1831. Small Octavo. Frontispice – Engraving (Convent of La Rabida), XVIII, 337, [1] pages. Map missing ! Hardcover / original half leather of the early 19th century, with original spinelabel. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. The armorial bookplate of the Earl of Shannon to the pastedown.

Illustrations (Steel Engravings and Woodcut and Map) in this publication include:

I. Convent of La Rabida at Palos, where Columbus asked bread and water for his child (Frontispiece)
II. Arms of Pinzon Family (woodcut on titlepage)
III. Town of Palos with the Church of St.George
IV. Country Seat of Pinzons (woodcut)
V. Old House belonging to the Pinzon Family (woodcut)
VI. Map (Missing !)

• Keywords: American History – Rare · American Literature – Rare · Christopher Columbus · Earl of Shannon [Richard Boyle, 4th Earl of Shannon] · Travel & Expedition – Rare · Travel America Rare · Travel and Exploration
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 31835AB

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