Iceland; Or the Journal of a Residence in That Island, During the Years 1814 and 1815. Containing Observations of the Natural Phenomena, History, Literature, and Antiquities of the Island; and the Religion, Character, Manners, and Customs of Its Inhabitants. With an Introduction and Appendix.
by Henderson, Ebenezer
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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About This Item
Edinburgh; London: Waugh and Innes; T. Hamilton, J. Hatchard, and L.B. Seeley NONE [NONE] 1819, 2nd edition. (hardcover) xiv, 576 +. Near fine. 8vo. Contemporary rebind, quarter bound maroon morocco, with 5 raised bands, and bright gilt title stamped to spine. Handsomely and solidly rebound. Fold out map. While the directions to the binder shows 16 illustrations (includes map), there are actually 17 engraved plates, with two bound at pages 120 and 120 (a bonus illustration?), as well as one fold-out image of geysers. There is a name penned, recent, small and neat, to the inside front cover. Related curious ephemera laid in. Light foxing, faint smudges, sparingly throughout. To map and plates, as may be anticipated. Lovely copy..
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- Spafford Books
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- 131634
- Title
- Iceland; Or the Journal of a Residence in That Island, During the Years 1814 and 1815. Containing Observations of the Natural Phenomena, History, Literature, and Antiquities of the Island; and the Religion, Character, Manners, and Customs of Its Inhabitants. With an Introduction and Appendix.
- Author
- Henderson, Ebenezer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Waugh and Innes; T. Hamilton, J. Hatchard, and L.B. Seeley NONE
- Place of Publication
- Edinburgh; London
- Keywords
- Iceland, Collectible Books, Cultural History, European History, History - Europe, Nordic History, Travel and Exploration
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ethnic;
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About Spafford Books
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