CENTRAL AMERICA; DESCRIBING EACH OF THE STATES OF GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, SALVADOR, NICARAGUA, AND COSTS RICA; THEIR NATURAL FEATURES, PRODUCTS, POPULATION, AND REMARKABLE CAPACITY FOR COLONIZATION. WITH THREE VIEWS
London, England: Trelawny Saunders, 1850. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, 8.1 in. x 5 in., pp. xii, 164. Illustrated with three sepia-toned lithographic engravings. Contemporary dark blue cloth boards stamped with floral design in blind to front and back. Gilt title and four raised bands rto spine. Light rubbing to spine ends and edges. Corners nudged. Bookseller's sticker to front pastedown; bookbinder's sticker to rear pastedown. Just a hint odf spotting to plates; otherwise, very clean. Very Good. Item #100160
Does not include separately published map.
John Baily (1811-1850) was an Englishman who lived for many years in Central America. He was employed by the government of Nicaragua to survey a potential canal route through Panama.
Price: $400.00