Recollections of Manilla and the Philippines during 1848, 1849 and 1850.
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Description
320 pp., hardbound. EXTREMELY RARE. First Edition. The author Robert MacMicking shares his experiences and observations during a three-year residence in the Spanish colony in the mid-19th century. The Philippines at the time was showing promising signs of progress through the implementation of new commercial practices. As a result, MacMicking hoped to bring attention to the potential for trade and commerce in the region, particularly for his fellow countrymen. Though his account may have imperfections, MacMicking’s unique perspective provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the Philippines’ history.
Condition
publisher’s original beige and gilt embossed boards, dirty, otherwise very good condition, text block clean, tight, unmarked and unfoxed, former owner’s name and date [1967] written inside front cover, and presumably first owners written in title page [1853].