GUYANA [Guiana]

Bancroft, Edward [9 January 1744 - 8 September 1821] was an American physician and double-agent spy during the American Revolution

(Book #ID 77351)

Printed for T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt in the Strand, London First Edition 1769. London 1769.

First edition hard back in old contemporary full leather boards which have been re-backed and had new corners applied, new green morocco and gilt title label to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains [iv] 402 [vi] printed pages of text with frontispiece of a Double-headed Snake found by Lieutenant Mofes Park in 1764. Age toning to the page edges and end papers, smart bookplate inside belonging to one Robert Montgomery on board the 'Convoy'. Bancroft worked as a spy for Benjamin Franklin in Britain before the Revolution, and while serving as secretary to the American Commission in Paris. On 14 July 1763 he departed the colonies for British Guiana, where he became a doctor on a plantation. He soon expanded his practice to multiple plantations and wrote a study of the local environment. His discovery that the torpedo fish discharged electricity is notable, he also noted the transmission of yaws by flies on page 385 of this book. Bancroft grew tired of South America and left in 1766. He spent a year travelling between North America and South America before leaving for London. During the latter period, he was also a spy for Britain, reporting on dealings between France and the United States. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kempen, Michiel van [Photography by Michel Szulc-Krzyzanowski] English Translation by Sam Garrett

(Book #ID 52576)

Published by Voetnoot, AD Amsterdam 1992. Amsterdam 1992.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers. Quarto 10'' x 9''. ISBN 9071877124. Contains 240 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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