This, the first (1799) edition of the abridged version of this famous book, is almost as rare as the original, and this is a very good copy.
Half-bound in blue calf, patterned and decorated, with gilt title on red spine label, and grey patterned cloth-boards, Grey marbled endpapers. xvi + 218 pp + 2 frontispieces.
CONDITION NOTES. Complete and unmarked except for an ownership signature on title-page. The covers and binding remain fine. There is a 1.5 cm spine tear at the foot of the front endpaper; no other damage. The early leaves, including both frontispieces, and the last 2 leaves are lightly sunned or foxed. The contents are otherwise unmarked, undamaged and undiscoloured, making this copy highly desirable.
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 220 x 140
- 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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