A compendium of authentic and entertaining voyages, : digested in a chronological series. The whole exhibiting a clear view of the customs, manners, religion, government, commerce, and natural history of most nations in the known world. Illustrated and adorned with a variety of genuine charts, maps, plans, heads, &c. curiously engraved. In seven volumes. Vol. I. [-VII.]
Smollett, T.(Tobias),1721-1771.
Phelips, John,1784-1834,former owner.StEdNL
London: : Printed for R. and J. Dodsley; Jo. Rivington; Ja. Rivington and J. Fletcher; W. Johnston; W. Strahan; and T. Jefferys.,
MDCCLVI. [1756]
On 5 May 1753, Tobias Smollet contracted with Robert Dodsley, Charles Rivington, and William Strahan to complete by the 1st of August 1754 an anthology of travels in seven volumes, for which he would receive £150. This was later published anonymously in 1756 as "A compendium of authentic and entertaining voyages ...", with Smollett later conceding that his contribution was limited.
Compiled by Tobias George Smollett.
With errors in pagination throughout. Map of Africa, supposed to be in vol. 1 is misbound in vol. 3.
ESTC
On 5 May 1753, Tobias Smollet contracted with Robert Dodsley, Charles Rivington, and William Strahan to complete by the 1st of August 1754 an anthology of travels in seven volumes, for which he would receive £150. This was later published anonymously in 1756 as "A compendium of authentic and entertaining voyages ...", with Smollett later conceding that his contribution was limited.
Manuscript signature of "Phelipps, Yeovill" appearing on either the front pastedown or recto of the front free endpaper in the various volumes. From the library of John Phelip[p]s (1784-1834), the son of the Rev. William Phelips who was vicar of Yeovil. The set was held in the family library at Montacute House in Somerset.
"I [floral emblem] Phelipps [floral emblem] Y [floral emblem]" in gilt in the centre of the front boards of all seven volumes.
Voyages and Travels
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