antique book about 180 years old.
The Travels of Marco Polo, greatly amended and enlarged from valuable early manuscripts recently
published by The French Society of Geography, and in Italy by Count Baldelli Boni.
with copious notes, illustrating the routes and observations of the author and comparing them with those of more recent travellers.
by Hugh Murray, Harper & Brothers, publishers. 329 & 331 Pearl street, Franklin Square, New York.
title page not dated. preface dated April, 1844.
not sure of date published , but I think it is the hard to find Harpers First American edition
book measures 6 1/4" by 4"
small green hardcover has wear, edge wear, bumped/worn corners, spots, rubbing. a little fraying spine top. fold out map in front has a little tattering on side edge. folds , creases, small split at one fold. Vignette Festival of the Great
Khan is almost detached. missing the map of China. 326 pages overall good with yellowing/age toning, a few folded corners, just a few small spots here or there.
Great reading, reference, homeschooling, give to a friend, Birthday gift, decorating. book would look great on your bookshelf, home/office/library shelf. please look at the photographs No international returns for Any reason.
buncloc. built in first section.. mkp y