Prométhée

1852 · rif. ZB421619 — Washington: 1852. 9 pp issued as 32d Congress 1st Session HED 61; light extraction roughness at spine and one tip stained still a good copy in self wrappers; the Prometheus belonged to the American Atlantic and Pacific Ship Canal Company and after her captain refused to pay $123 in port duties at San Juan de Nicaragua the British brig-of-war Express put a few shots over her and stood by loaded with grape and canister until the fee was paid all this was a great mistake according to the British Foreign Office. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Washington: unknown