Boston: D.Lothrop and Company, 1886 Scarce account by the Harvard-educated Gage (1832-1889) of his time "in England and on the Continent [Germany, Switzerland]" with his wife ("endeared companion"), from June, 1884 to October, 1885. Gilt title and spine; top edge gilt. Moderate rubbing to cover extremities. Library marks limited to spine lettering, bookplate at inside front cover, and pocket strip/plain label/offset shadows to rear endpapers. Clean and tight. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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Bookseller: The Curiosity Book Shop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 12437
Title: A Leisurely Journey
Author: Gage, William Leonard
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Good+
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Ex-Library First Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: D.Lothrop and Company
Place of Publication: Boston
Date Published: 1886

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