J. Morgan — A Complete History of Algiers

London, J. Bettenham, 1728. First edition. Leather. A scarce history of Algiers, the first edition of this exploration of the country by J. Morgan. The first edition of this scarce work.Volume I only, lacking Volume II. Six pages to the front listing subscribers.This work offers a comprehensive history of Algiers, this volume in particular going up to the mid-sixteenth century, from the earliest times. Of particular interest is the exploration of the rule of the Barbary pirates, who took over Algiers on behalf of the Ottomans in the early sixteenth century. By J. Morgan. In a full calf binding. Externally, worn, with loss and lifting to the leather, including loss to the head and tail of the spine. Light marks and rubbing to the boards and spine. Hinges and joints are tender. Lacking the endpapers. Paper to the paste downs is lifting. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean, with scattered spots, and handling marks. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .