Description: Condition: Good to Acceptable. Leather binding with cracked joints on the front and back boards remain attached. Front end leaf separated. Binding shows the wear of 150 years. Spine cracked on left lower side. Pages show very little toning and foxing throughout, but browning of page margins is visible throughout. Pages 607/608 and the two-page world map at the end of the book are separated. Despite the cracked joints and some toning and foxing, the boards remain (loosely) attached, and the binding holds, maintaining its structural integrity. Features 193 engraved plates, enhancing its visual appeal and historical value. Frontispiece includes a tissue guard, adding to its collectible value.This first edition is a valuable collectible for fans of travel literature exploration, despite its obvious shortcomings. 608 pages, see photos.
Price: 325 USD
Location: Pittsford, New York
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Book Condition: Good to Acceptable
Book Title: OVERLAND THROUGH ASIA
Publisher: American Publishing Company
Original Language: English
Place Published: Hartford, CT
Pages: 608
Publication Year: 1871
Cover: Hardcover
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: Knox, Thomas W.
Topic: Exploration
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 3 lbs
Number of Pages: 608