The Bible in Spain Or, The Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman, In An Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
by George Borrow
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: John Murray, 1843. Leather. Good Only. 7" by 4.5". None. George Borrow's popular work on his experiences in Spain. Fifth edition (first published in one volume). The work is unique among contemporary books describing Spain because it relates numerous unusual personal encounters Borrow had with Spaniards, from the prime minister to beggars, and frequent encounters with Gypsies. This was the first widely-read book with accurate first-hand information on Gypsies. In a half-calf binding with marbled boards. Externally sound, though rubbed. Joints cracked. Loss to the spine label. Internally, firmly bound. Ink inscription to front pastedown and front free-endpaper. Pages are bright, though with some scattered foxing throughout. Good Only
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- LTH15-C-20
- Title
- The Bible in Spain Or, The Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman, In An Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
- Author
- George Borrow
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Murray
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1843
- Size
- 7" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- Poetry Borrow Spaniard Borrow
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Spine Label
- The paper or leather descriptive tag attached to the spine of the book, most commonly providing the title and author of the...