1808 HISTORY of BARBADOS from 1605 to 1801 by John POYER antique RARE

img{max-width:100%} POYER, John (d. 1834). The History of Barbados, from the First Discovery of the Island, in the year 1605, till the Accession of Lord Seaforth, 1801 London: J. Mawman; 1808 Size 8.5 by 10.5" [ii], [i]-[xxxvi], [1]-668 pp. Bound in modern library green cloth, spine lettered in white Good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF BARBADOS. With Errata page and List of Subscribers. Sabin 64853. Ex-library (library stamps or stickers on endleaves, perforated library stamp on title-page, tape repair on title-page, ink library markings on verso of title-page and facing page, small library label on final text page) gutter facing title-page cracking with tape repair, final few leaves and edge of text block dampstained Text in English =========================================== "The work of a well-informed native of the island, written from the point of view of a West Indian, the welfare of whose colony home seemed indissolubly bound up with the institution of slavery. Very useful for the detailed account of the course of events during the latter part of the eighteenth century" (Ragatz). ================================ Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution