The Discoverie of Guiana Sir Walter Scott 1596 The Discoveries of the World Antonioi Galvao 1601 Facsimile 1966 World Publishing w clamshell

This is a near fine (almost like new) facsimile copy of The Discovery of Guiana by Sir Walter Scott, 1596 and The Discoveries of the World by Antonio Galvao, 1601 w Historical Intro by A.L. Rowse and Bibliographical Notes by Robert O. Dougan. 1966 World Publishing A facsimile is an exact copy of an original book. The 1966 World Publishing Company release is a rare collectors book. It lets readers see exactly what the original 1500s print looked and felt like without damaging a true antique. PLEASE READ SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ITEM and NO RETURN POLICY FOR ITEM
The edition is bound in ivory boards with natural un-dyed cloth ties. The book is near fine inside and out, crisp and clean, tight binding, rare near fine condition. The book is housed in a clamshell box with red velvet lining and original paste-down title info front and back. Included is the original accompanying pamphlet from World Publishing.

RALEIGH, Walter. Discoverie of the Large, Rich and Bevvtifvl Empire of Gviana, With a relation of the Great and Golden Citie of Manoa (which the Spaniards call Ed Dorado)… BOUND WITH: GALVANO, Antonio. The Discoveries of the World from their first originall vnto the yeere of our Lord 1555. (Cleveland: World Publishing, 1966). In 1595, English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh sailed to South America in search of the legendary city of Manoa (also known as El Dorado). He wrote this account to convince Queen Elizabeth I to fund a larger expedition. He described the region of Guiana as a massive, gold-rich land full of friendly local people and exotic wildlife
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