Cyclopedia of Modern Travel: a Record of Advent…

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Contemporary half maroon morocco over maroon cloth boards, raised bands, gilt titles, speckled edges, marbled endpapers, 8vo., 24×16.5 cm, Moore, Wilstach, Keys and Co, New York, 1860 – 1861, 560; 561-1034 pp, Illustrated with numerous plates and vignettes, Very good, light wear to covers, scattered toning an light foxing, a few pages have old tape repairs with no loss, A compendium of early 19th century travel and exploration, Bookplate, blindstamp and ink name of Ira La Rivers prominent University of Nevada professor and author of “Fishes and Fisheries of Nevada”. Heavy set, will require extra shipping. weight: 4.9 lb.