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Author:James Bruce of Kinnaird
Publisher:J. Ruthven; G. G. J. and J. Robinson
Binding:Leather
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Language:English
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Year Printed:1790
Place of Publication:Edinburgh; London
Weight:10.000000
Country/Region of Manufacture:Edinburgh; London
Click here to see our other books! Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile, in the Years 1768, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772, and 1773 James Bruce of Kinnaird 1790 J. Ruthven; G. G. J. and J. Robinson : Edinburgh; London 11″ by 9″ [10], lxxxiii, [1], 535; [2], viii, 718; [2], viii, 759; [2], viii, 695; [2], xiv, 230, [12pp] SUMMARY The first edition of James Bruce’s travelogue recounting his search to the source of the Nile, an illustrated set of five volumes. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 10 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 68.99 EU Postage: £ 36.99 European Postage: £ 65.99 Asia Postage: £ 129.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 229.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition.Complete in five volumes.ESTC citation number T51608.Volume I illustrated with eight plates.Volume III illustrated with four plates.Volume IV illustrated with three folding plates.Volume V illustrated with three folding maps, three folding plates, and thirty-five plates. James Bruce’s extensive travel work recounting his expeditions to discover the source of the Blue Nile, undertaken from the years 1768 to 1773.In these volumes Bruce provides his eye-witness accounts of the culture of Ethiopia, with a history of the country, and the neighbouring kingdom of Sennar, and the Ottoman province of Habesh.When the first edition was published many scholars scoffed at the work, claiming it to be “exaggerated nonsense”. Since the publication, however the accuracy of his Abyssinian travels was later confirmed by other explorers.Each volume is bound without the half-title. CONDITION In a full rebacked calf binding. Externally, worn and rubbed with some marks to the boards and spines. Rear board of Volume III is detached but present. Bumping to the extremities resulting in some loss of leather. Spines are a little faded. Loss and lifting to the head and tail of the spines. Crack to the head and tail of the rear joint of Volume I, and to the head of the joints of Volume II. Large crack to the head of the front joint of Volume III, front hinge is weak. Hinges of Volume I are weak. Rear hinge of Volume II is strained. Hinges of Volume IV are strained. Front hinge of Volume V is weak, rear hinge is strained. Rear board of Volume I may detach, even with careful handling. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and spotted. Folding maps to Volume V are age-toned and spotted, with edge wear, chips, and closed tears, as well as a few repairs. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine – Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed – Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good – Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good – Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under ‘condition’ Good Only – Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair – As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor – Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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