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Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the Years 1826, 1827, 1828, and 1829. With Remarks on the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, and Anecdotes of Distinguished Public Characters. In a Series of Letters. (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION)
by By A German Prince
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Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1833. First American Edition. Hardcover. Good. 9.5" x 6" x 1.75. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, 1833. Hardcover. Bound in quarter off-white cloth and marbled paper boards. Deckled foredge and foot. Coth spine. Contains forty-eight letters. xvi, 499 pp. <br><br>CONDITION: Overall G only. External cover and spine shows significan wear. Label on spine has eroded with a 2.5" tear in the cloth backstrip, separating from the spine, revealing binder's waste, along with another 2 inch tear at the outer hinge. Inner hinges have cracked and binding is moderately fragile throughout, yet pagination appears complete. Leaves have lightly toned and are surprisingly bright. Some foxing and discoloration occasionally throughout. A readable copy with care. Full refund if not satisfied.
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- Title
- Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the Years 1826, 1827, 1828, and 1829. With Remarks on the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, and Anecdotes of Distinguished Public Characters. In a Series of Letters. (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION)
- Author
- By A German Prince
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Carey, Lea & Blanchard
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1833
- Size
- 9.5" x 6" x 1.75
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the Years 1826, 1827, 1828, and 1829. With Remarks on the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, and Anecdotes of Distinguished Public Characters. In a Series of Letters, A German Prince
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