Oct 10, 2013 - Sale 2324

Sale 2324 - Lot 319

Price Realized: $ 469
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
(TRAVEL.) Parkinson, Richard. A Tour in America. 2 volumes. 8vo, later 1/2 calf, rejointed; minor foxing; armorial bookplates on front pastedowns. London, 1805

Additional Details

Second English edition. Parkinson was an Englishman who recounted his failed efforts at farming in Maryland, as well as his travels along the eastern shore and conversations with Thomas Jefferson and George Washington (his first employer). Clark, Old South II:113; Howes P96 ("aa"); Sabin 58786.