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Algiers Illustrated
by Wrigley, M
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller
-
Chehalis, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1889. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 12.5" x 9.5", in original cloth boards with title in gilt, later contrasting cloth spine and corners. Some abrasion to edges of boards, foxing to title page and a few tissue guards; binding tight, plates clean. Includes very brief introductory text ("These views of Algiers and the neighbourhood, printed in Photogravure by Mr. Courtulement, of Algiers, are from negatives taken by myself and a friend during our residence there in 1887-88. This book brings to mind many happy hours spent there together and is now published by request") followed by 100 photogravure plates, each with a printed tissue guard identifying the scene. A handsome production. Due to size, shipping cost will be more than standard for priority or international orders.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Walkabout Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23565
- Title
- Algiers Illustrated
- Author
- Wrigley, M
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1889
- Bookseller catalogs
- Africa; Photography;
Terms of Sale
Walkabout Books
All books returnable for any reason within 21 days of receipt, provided they are in the original condition. Shipping costs fully refunded if an item is misdescribed or defective. Refund of purchase price only for returns for other reasons.
About the Seller
Walkabout Books
Biblio member since 2011
Chehalis, Washington
About Walkabout Books
Walkabout Books is an antiquarian bookstore located in southwest Washington State. We specialize in Americana and the literature of travel and adventure, including travel narratives, travel and tourism ephemera (travel diaries, vintage brochures, guidebooks, etc), exploration, mountaineering, and other outdoor pursuits. We also carry interesting and unusual books in many other fields.
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- Cloth
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- Title Page
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- First Edition
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Gilt
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