xii, 256 pp. 7¼x4¾, rebound in early twentieth century half calf and marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt, hinges reinforced with calf, new endpapers and end-leaves. First Edition.

Scarce title anonymously written by Forbes (1778-1862), who later became a partner and co-founder in the English firm, Barron & Forbes in San Blas, describes his voyage to Mexico along the Pacific coast. Forbes is also the author of California: A History… (1839), which is a Zamorano Eighty title, and was the “first book in the English language devoted exclusively to California and of permanent value on its Indians and early missions” – Howes F242. Armorial bookplate of John Waldie of Hendersyde and his Topography and Travels library label, together mounted on a new preliminary leaf.