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An Annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis Burton
by Penzer, Norman M
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Mansfield, Conn.: Maurizio Martino Publisher, n.d.. Reprint of only 225 copies. Fine in dark green cloth covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine. An octavo measuring 9" by 6". Without a dust jacket as issued. A facsimile reprint of the original volume of 1922. Limited to only 225 copies. 351 pages including an index, appendices and text. Illustrated with facsimile photographs of pages from many of Burton's personal volumes. The definitive bibliography of the the great explorer, linguist and author.
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- Town's End Books
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- Title
- An Annotated Bibliography of Sir Richard Francis Burton
- Author
- Penzer, Norman M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Reprint of only 225 copies
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Maurizio Martino Publisher
- Place of Publication
- Mansfield, Conn.
- Date Published
- n.d.
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