Description: Coryat's Cruidites Hastily gobled up in the five Moneths travells in France, Savoy, Italy, Rhetia commonly called the Grisons country, Helvetia alias Switzerland, some parts of high Germany and the Netherlands; Newly digested in the hungry aire of Odcombe in the County of Somerset, and now dispersed to the nourishment of the travelling Members of this Kingdome by Thomas Coryat In Two Volumes Glasgow: James MacLehose and Sons 1905 Limited Edition of 100 copies printed on hand-made paper for sale in Great Britain and Ireland, of which this is number 56. Signed on behalf of the publisher on the limitation notice. Two octavos, xx, 428p; xi, 425, [1] pages, bouind in the publisher's original gilt lettered and decorated vellum over red cloth covered boards. Top edges gilt. Illustrated in black and white including fold outs. Previous owner's neat bookplate. Some minimal rubbing and wear, discoloration to endpapers, else in very good + condition. This work is a reprint of the first continental guide book ever to be written in England. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and don't forget to check out my other listings.
Price: 1000 USD
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Vellum
Place of Publication: Glasgow
Signed: Yes
Publisher: James MacLehose and Sons
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1905
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, Inscribed, Limited Edition, Luxury Edition, Numbered
Author: Thomas Coryat
Region: Europe
Topic: Travel
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
