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Dixie, Lady Florence; Major Fraser and Captain Beresford (artists)

In the Land of Misfortune (1882) (finely rebound in maroon and green calf)

Author of "Abel Avenged", "Across Patagonia", "A Defence of Zululand and its King"

Published: Richard Bentley and Son, London, 1882

Edition: First

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Contemporary quarter rebinding with maroon calf spine, 6 raised bands and gilt lettering on green panels, green calf-boards, red-and-white head- and tail-bands, marbled endpapers, engraved illustration as frontispiece, illustrated title-page, xvi + 434 pp + 15 further inserted plates.

Dedicated to the late Charles Darwin, who was a friend of the author's. 

  • Binding Condition: Fine (rebound)
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 235 x 160
  • Sold By: Fontein Books
  • Contact Person: Richard Proctor-Sims
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 051 773 0050/048 079 546 4032
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Eft (South Africa), SWIFT (rest of world), or $ checks for US or Australian buyers
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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