European life and manners; in familiar letters to friends ... In two volumes
by COLMAN, HENRY
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
Boston: Charles C. Little and James Brown, 1849. First edition, 8vo, 2 volumes; occasional foxing, spine sunned, else very good in original brown cloth lettered in gilt on spine. Early owner's inscription dated Sept. 1849. "In 1843 the author sailed for Europe to observe foreign agriculture ... these letters reflect three and a half years of observation of English life and agricultural practice." Smith, American Travellers Abroad, C-96.
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- Bookseller
- Rulon-Miller Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30299
- Title
- European life and manners; in familiar letters to friends ... In two volumes
- Author
- COLMAN, HENRY
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles C. Little and James Brown
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1849
- Keywords
- England , Agriculture , Farming ,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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