Fragments of voyages and travels: . chiefly for the use of young persons. By Captain Basil Hall, [...] First series. In three volumes.
Basil Hall (1788-1844)
Category
Books
Date
1831 - 1832
Materials
Place of origin
Scotland
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3047220
Summary
Bibliographic description
3v.,plates . 8vo.. Imperfect: wanting vol. 1. Without frontispiece plates. Shelved with the second and third series of "Fragments of voyages and travels" (1832-33).. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front pastedowns: "S Yorke" [either Simon Yorke (1771-1834), or his son Simon Yorke (1811-1894)]. Bookseller's label on front pastedowns: 'Painter, printer, Wrexham'.. Binding: Quarter-bound grey paper, with blue paper over boards; printed title label on spines.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Basil Hall (1788-1844)