Beyond a Cincinnati Legacy: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fleischmann III, Part II

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[PIRACY]. STEVENS, James Wilson. An Historical and Geographical Account of Algiers; comprehending a Novel an Interesting Detail of Events Relative to the American Captives . Philadelphia: Hogan & M'Elroy, August 1797.

Lot 727

[PIRACY]. STEVENS, James Wilson. An Historical and Geographical Account of Algiers; comprehending a Novel an Interesting Detail of Events Relative to the American Captives. Philadelphia: Hogan & M'Elroy, August 1797.

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Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

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[PIRACY]. STEVENS, James Wilson. An Historical and Geographical Account of Algiers; comprehending a Novel an Interesting Detail of Events Relative to the American Captives. Philadelphia: Hogan & M'Elroy, August 1797.

Octavo. (Some browning and spotting.) Modern leather.

FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE ACCOUNT of the capture of an American ship by Barbary pirates. The work describes the American involvement in the war int eh Mediterranean and provides a useful history of Algeria. Also included is an account of the capture of the American ship President by Barbary pirates. Sabin 91534.

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Beyond a Cincinnati Legacy: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fleischmann III, Part II

[PIRACY]. STEVENS, James Wilson. An Historical and Geographical Account of Algiers; comprehending a Novel an Interesting Detail of Events Relative to the American Captives. Philadelphia: Hogan & M'Elroy, August 1797.

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