By Various
Edinburgh   Thomas Paton
6.5" by 4.5" x, 341pp
A marvellous collection of accounts detailing examples of exploration and war
By Various

1844 Sketches Illustratiae of Life, Manners, Character and Scenery

Edinburgh   Thomas Paton
6.5" by 4.5" x, 341pp
A marvellous collection of accounts detailing examples of exploration and war
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First Edition, Leather Binding

A first edition of this volume combining poetry and prose accounts of all manner of human clashes and interactions, including battles and conquests, as well as natural occurrences, from scenery and creatures to earthquakes. These accounts take place all across the globe, including in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Prize inscription to the front pastedown reads 'Mr Musgrave's Private Latin Class. 7th Prize awarded to Master Ch. Cooper. Circus Place School. 19th July 1844'.

In a full crushed morocco binding with lovely gilt detail to the spine and covers.

Condition

In full crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart, some discolouration, spotting to the back board. Prize inscription to the front pastedown reading 'Mr Musgrave's Private Latin Class 7th Prize awarded to Master Ch. Cooper. Circus Place School. 19th July 1844. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean.

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