The Wonders of the Universe or Curiosities of Nature and Art

This is the original first edition from 1851, not the reprint sold online.

Poor to fair condition.  Both front and back covers are separated.  See all photos.

Handwritten page on owner (see photo) is separated from book.

More photos and video can be taken if desired.

'Anecdote of Ali Mustapha, the Outrageous Turk'; 'Cave of Death, a Surprising Prison Escape', 'Escape from Massacre, by the Presence of Mind and Coolness of a Lady', 'Horrible Narrative of a Person Buried Alive', 'Murderous Barber of the Rue de la Harpe', 'Pilgrimage Across the Desert', 'Shipwreck in the Greenland Seas', 'Torture, Self-Inflicted, by Hindoo Fanatics', 'Yanar, or Perpetual Fire', etc (quoting index). Notable in particular for the introductory engraved illustrations (especially the large folding plate, depicting '50 extraordinary characters'). Includes a few bibliographical references, plus index.