London, Watts, 1752. Contemp. full calf. Richly gilt spine. light wear at spine-ends. Covers with gilt lineborders. Titlelabel gone. Title-page in red and black. A repair to upper part of title-page with some reconstruction of the letters in ""Voyages"". (10),336 pp., 2 woodengraved vignettes.
Reference : 55183
""Boyle's narrative is probably fictitious, but that of Castelman bears marks of authenticity. The latter's visit to Philadelphia took place in 1710. Boyle's voyages have often been reprinted" but Castelman's relation is only to be found in the early editions. The work has been attributed to Benj. Victor" also to Daniel Defoe."" (Sabin).Sabin, 12553 (but not this edition which comprises Castelman's account with its own title-page).
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