J Morgan — A Complete History of the Algiers

London, J Bettenham, 1728-1729. Leather. A scarce first edition set of John Morgan's seventeenth century study on the history of Algiers. With the title page printed in red and black, and the subscriber's list present. To the rear of volume II there is also the "Articles of Peace and Commerce" as called for. A very smart copy of this scarce work, in a contemporary leather binding. Collated, complete. ESTC reference no: T9870. To this copy volume I is dated 1728 and volume II is dated 1729. With sections on the original of the city's name, In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally, smart. Rubbing to the joints and extremities. Patches of rubbing to the raised bands. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Worming to volume II, forming one large track to the bottom margin of the title page and diminishing to one small hole following the contents leaves. The holes do not affect any of the text. Just the occasional light spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .