A succint view and analysis
PITMAN, Robert Birks.
of authentic information extant in original works on the practicability of Joining the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by a ship canal across the isthmus of America.
Stock Code 108886
London, J.M. Richardson; J. Hatchard, 1825
With an interesting provenance. The diplomat George Bosanquet (1791-1866) was the eldest son of Jacob Bosanquet (1755-1828) who served as Chairman of the East India Company on three occasions in 1798, 1803 and 1811.
First edition; 8vo, viii, 229 pp. (errata leaf at end), engraved folding map, light spotting to last few pages, contemporary sprinkled calf gilt by Henington, morocco label, marbled edges, small repair to upper joint, a very good copy.
Kress, 24643; Sabin 63055.
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