HORSBURGH (James). The India directory, or, directions for s - Lot 98

HORSBURGH (James). The India directory, or, directions for sailing to and from the East Indies, China, Australia, and the Interjacent Ports of Africa and South America. London, H. Allen, 1841-1843. 2 volumes in 1 large volume in-4, [6] f., XXXIV-683 ; [3] f., 815 p., contemporary glazed havana calf, 5-rib spine, brown title-piece, cold-stamped roulette on caissons, multiple gilt and cold-stamped fillets on boards and spine (binding rubbed, corners dulled, stains on boards, worm hole on upper board, upper jaw split over 7 cm.). Rare, updated fifth edition of this important navigation treatise. Provenance: James Price, .. Officer Cuba, april 1843 (handwritten note on flyleaf); Ex-dono from W. Hamilton to James Price: To James Bridgeman Price, from his sincere friend W. Hamilton, London, 17 March 1843.