The History of Prince Lee Boo, a native of the Pelew Islands, brought to England by Captain Wilson [realia]

Accession number: 
PML 86938-39
Published: 
London : William Darton, Map & Print Seller; Holborn Hill, opposite Ely Place, 1822.
Description: 
1 sheet : col. ill. (engraving) ; plate mark: 27 x 42.2 cm; sheet: 29.5 x 48 cm + wooden puzzle.
Credit: 
Gift of Julia P. Wightman, 1991.
Notes: 

The un-cut, engraved, hand-colored sheet, originally issued folded in the wooden case, has been separately shelved in the Flatfiles.
51 jigsaw pieces in wooden box marked "Prince Lee Boo. London: William Darton, 58, Holborn Hill."
"London: William Darton, Map & Print Seller; Holborn Hill, opposite Ely Place, where may be had a large assortment of Prints, from Six-Pence to Two Guineas, also Maps of every description"--bottom of sheet.
Label on interior of sliding lid: "The most approved modern maps, plans, & charts, of every description, from the best authorities, constantly on sale at William Darton's Map, Print, and Chart Warehouse, 58, Holborn Hill, London. They may be had in Sheets, Cases for the Pocket, or on Canvas with Rollers. Books of roads and fairs, and works highly necessary for the traveller and man of business."

Binding: 
Housed in a modern blue cloth box with title label stamped in gold: Prince le Boo.
Variant Title: 

Prince Lee Boo

Provenance: 
From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Classification: 
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