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[Herman MOLL (d. 1732, engraver)]. – Thomas SALMON (1679-1767)
Modern History: or, the Present State of all Nations
1755 Dublin edition, 5 volumes bound in six
$3200
Item Details
Dublin, William Williamson, 1755, Calf
2nd(?) Dublin edition, contents acceptable, bindings poor
[Herman MOLL (d. 1732, engraver)]. – Thomas SALMON (1679-1767). Modern History: or, the Present State of all Nations: Describing their respective situations, persons, habits, buildings, manners, laws and customs, religion and policy, arts and sciences, trades, manufactures and husbandry, rivers, mountains, plants, animals and minerals. In six volumes. By Mr. Salmon. With one hundred and forty five maps and cuts. Vol. I [-V. Part II]. ... Illustrated ... By Herman Moll. Dublin: printed for William Williamson, 1755 [nb. vols 2-6 with 1755 slips pasted over original imprints: Dublin: Printed by and for George Grierson, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, at the King's-Arms and Two Bibles in Essex-street. 1739]. 5 volumes in six, quarto (9 ¼ x 7 inches). Titles printed in red and black, 123 plates and maps on 119 leaves, most folding, one folding table, extra-illustrated with a small manuscript outline map (probably contemporary with the book), (occasional library blind-stamps, some spotting and staining, some splits, occasional small tears and and voids). Contemporary calf, gilt labels to spines, worn, vol.I re-backed, most covers detached, later paper labels to spines, library blind-stamp to covers. Provenance: Thomas Lloyd (early signature to title pages); Vermont State Library (bookplates, blind-stamps to titles and bindings, other library markings)]. ESTC T218862
Vol. I. Containing the present state of Asia -- Vol. II. The first part of the present state of Europe -- Vol. III. The second part of the present state of Europe -- Vol. IV. The third part of the present state of Europe -- Vol. Vth. and last. Containing the present state of Africa and America -- Vol. V. Part II. Being a continuation of the present state of America.
The chaotic nature of this publication means that I am having to offer it as seen (i.e. it will be sent on approval), on the understanding that the buyer will pay for shipping both ways should they wish to return it (the set is quite heavy!)
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Shadowrock Rare Books (https://shadowrockrarebooks.com/): a relatively new multi-faceted book business by a relatively old bookman. Starting in the 1970s, Adam Langlands has worked for most of the great auction houses, and been associated with a number of the greatest dealers. He has examined, researched and catalogued a huge range of books representing many subjects, languages, techniques, dates and price-points: from 'Sky-Hi A trip into space with Terry' (1952, kid's transformational book) to the Fox/Bute copy of Audubon's 'Double-Elephant Folio' (sold at auction for $8,802,500). Inspired by their recent move to a home which previously belonged to both George Simenon (of Maigret fame) and Seymour Hacker (founder of Hacker Art Books), Adam and Susu Langlands have decided to continue the literary connection and set up Shadowrock Rare Books. Today's global online marketplace means that there is a danger that the call of the unique will get drowned out by the cries of the banal: it is the mission of Shadowrock Rare Books to rescue and highlight these gems. Joining Getman’s Virtual Book & Paper Fairs was an obvious next step for us – we have cheered him on from the sidelines from the beginning!