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BLIGH, William (1754-1817). A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board His Majesty's Ship Bounty; and the Subsequent Voyage of Part of the Crew, in the Ship's Boat, From Tofoa, one of the Friendly Islands… London: George Nicol, 1790. 4to. Illustrated with 3 charts (2 folding) and 1 folding plan of the Bounty's Launch. iv, [1]-88 pp. Approximately 11 ¾ x 9". Bound to style in modern half calf over contemporary boards (boards restored and repaired), spine ruled in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, burgundy gilt morocco lettering label, later endleaves (a few leaves with discreet marginal repairs, some light toning, occasional foxing in text and on plates, a few short marginal tears in text, some offsetting to text leaves from plates). Fine. THE RARE FIRST EDITION OF BLIGH'S PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF THE INFAMOUS MUTINY ON THE H. M. S. BOUNTY, AS WELL AS HIS PERSONAL RECOLLECTION OF THE LOYAL CREW'S VOYAGE TO SAFETY IN THE BOUNTY'S OPEN LAUNCH. "Much altercation took place among the mutinous crew during the whole business: some swore 'I'll be damned if he does not find his way home, if he gets anything with him' (meaning me); others, when the carpenter's chest was carrying away, 'Damn my eyes, he will have a vessel built in a month.' While others laughed at the helpless situation of the boat, being very deep, and so little room for those who were in her. As for Christian, he seemed meditating instant destruction on himself and everyone." (p. 5 of the present work.) Hill 132.