In His Majesty’s Ship the Centurion, Under the Command of Commodore George Anson.

By Thomas, Pascoe

London: S. Birt, J. Newberry, J. Collyer. 1745, First Edition. 8vo – 20.3 cm. [16], 347, [1], 39pp. Contemporary full-calf, spine with five raised bands, ruled and titles in gilt on brown morocco label. Covers with normal wear. Internally clean and complete.. A Very Good+ copy. Scarce

An account of Anson’s voyage to harass Spanish shipping along the west coast of South America in 1740-43 that concluded with the capture of a Manila galleon carrying £400,000 in treasure. Also included is are general historical accounts of Chile, Peru, Mexico, and China. “Pascoe Thomas kept a full and faithful daily journal of the incidents of this important four-year voyage. Included are a very interesting List of Subscribers names and an Appendix giving an account of the treasure taken from the “Nuestra Signora Del Buono Carmella”. This scarce account preceded the publication of the official account of Lord Anson’s voyage by three years” – Hill. Sabin 95437. Hill 1693. Cox I, pp.48-49. Palau 331781.

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