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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Seller's Description:
Collectable, very good. Nice condition although formerly owned by a library as indicated by a small gold stamp on the spine, bookplate inside the front cover, and "withdrawn" stamp on the reverse of the title page. Expertly rebacked at some time in the distant past retaining the original green cloth on the spine and the original green cloth-covered boards. Gold lettering on spine, gold decoration on front cover, elaborate blindstamped design on front and rear covers; John Murray, 1854, no additional printings indicated, 523pp, color foldout map prior to title page, 37 plates, many woodcuts, foldout map at page 475. CONDITION: Cover has the slightest wear, spine slightly faded and gold lettering just a little dulled but clear and legible; page edges lightly foxed; binding tight and square; all maps and plates are present and are undamaged but have slight to rather heavy foxing; old gift inscription in neat old script dated 1854 on the second page otherwise no marks or writing (except library marks as already noted). Nice condition. More photos available on request. **OVERSIZE-overseas orders may require additional shipping. ** We are a small family business selling fine new and pre-owned books online since 1999. We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging.
