Lot 188: VIGNOLES, CHARLES BLACKER. 1793-1875. Observations upon the Floridas. New York: E. Bliss & E. White, 1823.

Observations upon the Floridas. New York: E. Bliss & E. White, 1823.
197, [3] pp. 8vo (210 x 120 mm). Modern half calf. Scattered foxing and toning.

FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. Without the map which was included in the second issue and is sometimes also found in the first. Vignoles was a trained surveyor and military engineer. One of the first detailed accounts of Florida published in the United States, shortly after its acquisition from Spain. Howes V97; Sabin 99608.
Acquisition: purchased from William Reese Company, 1993, $1,215.