8vo (219 x 136 mm). Engraved vignette title-page, 4 engraved plates, 41 engraved maps and charts (of 43, lacking Ohio River No. 9, and Mississippi River Nos. 1-2, but with "Falls of Ohio"). (Toned, some light spotting, offsetting, and staining, a few marginal tears touching text, a few plates trimmed affecting image.) Contemporary half calf, decorated paste-paper boards (some wear and soiling); chemise and slipcase. Provenance: Frank C. Deering (1866-1939), Americana collector (bookplate).

Second edition, THE FRANK DEERING COPY.

Along with the 43 engraved charts, Sabin calls for the engraved vignette title-page and only 3 copperplate engraved plates, comprising views of Cincinnati and of Pittsburg, as well as a portrait of Gabrielle Menou. In addition to those plates, the present Deering copy has 3 additional plates depicting a view of Frankfort, Kentucky, a "Scene on the Mississippi," and an engraved map, "Falls of Ohio." The Western Pilot is considered by Sabin to be an uncredited elaboration of Zadok Cramer's The Navigator first published in 1806. Bradford 1150; Howes C-948; Sabin 17904.