London: Richard Bentley, 1850. Book. Illus. by 2 Lithograph Frontispieces. Near Fine. 3/4 Leather. First Edition. 8 Vo. The author , long resident in Sierra Leone, was an observant Colonial and Garrison Chaplain in Sierra Leone. A very pretty 2 volumes in dark blue morocco, with marbled boards. The spines have raised hands, gilt panel decoration and bright titles. This is a new, British , high quality binding. Inside is age toned but pages are surprisingly clean with no foxing or browning. An ex-library set, with a few pages so marked. But with a new binding of a scarce book, this is a handsome value. None at auction since 1988. Hess-Coger 7613.

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Seller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 006939
Title: Life, Scenery, and Customs In Sierra Leone, 2 volumes
Author: Poole, Thomas Eyre
Illustrator: 2 Lithograph Frontispieces
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Richard Bentley
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1850
Size: 8 Vo
Keywords: West Africa, Sierra Leone, Poole, Sub-Saharan Africa
Bookseller catalogs: Africa, Sub-Saharan;
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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