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Vacation Rambles and Thoughts; Comprising the Recollections of Three Continental Tours. In the Vacations of 1841, 1842, and 1843.
by T. N. Talfourd
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Edward Moxon, 1845. First edition. Leather. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition of Thomas Talfourd's work discussing his experiences whilst travelling in Europe, complete in two volumes. The first edition of this work. Complete in two volumes. An interesting collection recollecting the author's experiences travelling throughout Europe in early to mid nineteenth century. Containing thoughts on the author's trips to the Alps, travelling across London, Paris, Geneva, Chamouni, and more. Written by Thomas Talfourd. Talfourd was a politician and judge who worked for the 'London Magazine', and 'The Times', as well as being an occasional contributor to 'Edinburgh Review' and 'Quarterly Review'. Charles Dickens dedicated 'The Pickwick Papers' to him. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Some rubbing and loss to the leather to spine, joints, and extremities. Front hinge of Volume I is starting but firm. Ink inscription to the front pastedowns. Paper slip adhered to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just a couple of light spots. Very Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 645P5
- Title
- Vacation Rambles and Thoughts; Comprising the Recollections of Three Continental Tours. In the Vacations of 1841, 1842, and 1843.
- Author
- T. N. Talfourd
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Edward Moxon
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1845
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- rambles thoughts vacation vacation rambles and thoughts thoughts talfourd t n talfourd
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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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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