The Itinerary of Ludovico Di Varthema of Bologna
by Varthema, Ludovico di
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
London: The Argonaut Press, 1928. Book. Illus. by 5 Maps, 2 Illustrations. Very Good. Half-Leather. First in English. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Vellum spine on green cloth boads, an unnumbered copy of 975 limited edition. This copy has never been read, as top edges of signatures are uncut. No prior owner marks. A bit soiled, with a tiny snag on the spine. Varthema travelled 1502 to 1508 to Syria, Arabia, Bengal. Protected in mylar dustjacket. Translated by John Winter Jones in 1863 for the Hakluyt Society. With a discourse on Varthema and his travels by Sir Richard Carnac Temple.
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- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007844
- Title
- The Itinerary of Ludovico Di Varthema of Bologna
- Author
- Varthema, Ludovico di
- Illustrator
- 5 Maps, 2 Illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First in English
- Publisher
- The Argonaut Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1928
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Keywords
- Temple, Travel, Varthema, India, Arabia
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