Account of Corsica, the Journal of a Tour to that Island
by BOSWELL, James
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About This Item
1768. BOSWELL, James. An Account of Corsica, the Journal of a Tour to that Island; and Memoirs of Pascal Paoli. Contemporary full speckled calf, gilt-ruled raised spine bands, red morocco spine label. Glasgow: Printed by Robert and Andrew Foulis for Edward and Charles Dilly, 1768. First edition. Pottle 24. With ?-title and first edition of the large folding map. Some wear to head of spine, very small amount of faint scattered foxing, else very good or better.
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- Bookseller
- George S. MacManus Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 71924
- Title
- Account of Corsica, the Journal of a Tour to that Island
- Author
- BOSWELL, James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1768
- Keywords
- FOREIGN TRAVEL, LITX
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George S. MacManus Company
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Bryn Mawr,, Pennsylvania
About George S. MacManus Company
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- Spine Label
- The paper or leather descriptive tag attached to the spine of the book, most commonly providing the title and author of the...
- Morocco
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- First Edition
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- Calf
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