Lot 128: [STORK, William (d.1768) and John BARTRAM (1699-1777)]. An Account of East-Florida, with a Journal, Kept by John Bartram, Botanist to His Majesty for the Floridas; upon a Journey from St. Augustine up the River St. John's . London: W. Nicoll and

[STORK, William (d.1768) and John BARTRAM (1699-1777)]. An Account of East-Florida, with a Journal, Kept by John Bartram, Botanist to His Majesty for the Floridas; upon a Journey from St. Augustine up the River St. John's. London: W. Nicoll and G. Woodfall, [1766].

Two parts in one, 8υo (200 x 125 mm). (Without three blanks.) Modern polished calf gilt, edges gilt, by Riviere.

FIRST EDITION OF BARTRAM'S JOURNAL, Stork's Account is the second issue of the first edition with a new title-page, published six months later. John Bartram, the first American-born botanist, recorded in his Journal observations of indigenous plants, animals, climate, soil, etc., taken during a 400-mile trip with his son from St. Augustine up and down the St. John's River. "Nothing missed Bartram's eye--tree, flower, fruit, bird, fish, or mineral, and as he went he prepared a map of the river's course and depths, shoals, and currents" (DAB). His detailed descriptions "complement Stork's promotional account, and both are among the most important sources for the history of East Florida" (Streeter sale). In the opinion of Linnaeus, Bartram was the greatest contemporary "natural botanist" in the world. His account was influential in promoting English settlement in East Florida (ceded to Great Britain by Spain after the French and Indian War). Stork was a vigorous spokesman for English colonial expansion in Florida. De Renne I, p.181; Field 93; Howes S-1042; Sabin 92221; Streeter sale II:1183; Vail 576. RARE.