James Backhouse
A Narrative of A Visit to the Mauritius and South Africa
First Edition Hardcover Hamilton, Adams and Co., 1844 Good Condition




Book Publishing Details
Author:James Backhouse
Full title:A Narrative of A Visit to the Mauritius and South Africa
Publisher:Hamilton, Adams and Co., 1844
Edition:First Edition
Binding:Hardcover
ISBN:No ISBN
Size:8vo <9 3/4"
Pages:xvi + 648 + lvi pp
Book ID:41035
Comments & Item Features
First Edition. Category: Travel & Places, History. Era: 19th century. Language: English. ISBN: No ISBN.

Illustrated. Two folding maps at present. Original plate facing p. 293 absent, replaced with facsimile, otherwise all original plates and illustrations present.

Book Condition Report
Book Condition: Good Condition. Rebacked, with new end papers fitted. Scattered foxing, but text mostly clean. Edges browned. Slight damp staining to outer margin of frontispiece. Small tear with slight loss to title. Final couple of text pages frayed. Corners bumped.
Size of Item & Shipped Weight
Size: 8vo <9 3/4". Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos.
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Keywords and Associated Terms
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