Charles I. Elton - The Career of Columbus, with Map - London/Paris/Melbourne, Cassell & Company, Ltd, 1892 - 1st edition - XII+307+16p.(pub.)+ 1 folding map(19.40x24.70cm )+ 2 newspaper clippings dated Mai, 5th 1900 in commemoration of Elton's death on April, 23rd 1900 - Hardcover: linen binding with gold printed spine, partly uncut - 15.30x22.90cm - Very good copy: some signs of wear and use on the cover, newspaper clipping(s) pasted on the front endpapers, handwritten dedication by the author on the front endpaper. * Charles Isaac Elton (1839–1900) was an English lawyer, antiquary, and politician. He is most famous for being one of the authors of the bestselling book "The Great Book-Collectors". * Violet Helen Strachey (1875-1961), born in Somerset and died in Bristol, to whom the author's writing was dedicated. Shipping: well packaged/insured.