"There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. "
— Oscar Wilde
London: Printed for John Murray by William Bulmer and Co., 1816. [African Travel] FIRST EDITION. Quarto (27 x 22cm), pp.xl; 231 [1]. With a large folding map. Rebound in the mid twentieth century in tan half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles and decoration to spine, and marbled paper over boards. Title page and final leaf of index show restoration. Restoration also to margins of many leaves, especially lower edge. Map shows extensive repairs. Quite a well-thumbed copy with some marks and spotting throughout. Essentially clean and complete. Smart new binding shows light wear only. Good. Item #66689
Price: £495.00
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