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Narrative of a Voyage to Madeira,Teneriffe and Along the Shores of the Mediterranean, including a Visit to Algiers,Egypt,Palestine,Tyre,Rhodes,Telmessus, Cyprus and Greece. With Observations on the Present State and Prospects of Egypt and Palestine. And on the Climate, Natural History, Antiquities,Etc, of the Countries visited.
by Wilde,W.R (Sir William Wilde) Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. Member of the Dublin Natural History Society
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Dublin: William Curry,Jun,and Co, Longman, Orme,Browne and Company, London, 1840. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Not called for>. Two Volumes.Original boards rebacked.New end papers. Boards and spine unevenly sunned. A tight firm set. Light sporadic foxing spots. Frontispiece, Vol 1 The Yacht "Crusader" Frontispiece, Vol 2 "Telmessus" from a sketch by R.Meiklam.Wilde a medical student, was hired to accompany Robert Meiklam on his yacht "Crusader" " In September, 1837, my friends Sir Henry Marsh and Professor Graves, proposed that I should accompany, as medical attendant, a gentleman who was about to make a voyage for the benefit of his health. Anxiety to see the World, coupled with the fact of my health, then being in a precarious state, induced me gladly to accept this kind offer" Contact seller regarding postage.
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- James Howell Rare Books
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- Title
- Narrative of a Voyage to Madeira,Teneriffe and Along the Shores of the Mediterranean, including a Visit to Algiers,Egypt,Palestine,Tyre,Rhodes,Telmessus, Cyprus and Greece. With Observations on the Present State and Prospects of Egypt and Palestine. And on the Climate, Natural History, Antiquities,Etc, of the Countries visited.
- Author
- Wilde,W.R (Sir William Wilde) Licentiate of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. Member of the Dublin Natural History Society
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Not called for>
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- William Curry,Jun,and Co, Longman, Orme,Browne and Company, London
- Place of Publication
- Dublin
- Date Published
- 1840
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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James Howell Rare Books
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Dublin, Dublin
About James Howell Rare Books
James Howell Rare Books has been selling Rare, Antiquarian,Modern Firsts and Out of Print books since 2006.We are mainly an online business but we also exhibit at the monthly " Antique Fairs Ireland" fairs in Dublin.We are regular guest exhibitors at the Dublin P.B.F.A. fair held in Dublin each October.We have exhibited at the Etc Fairs in London We exhibit at the Dublin Horse Show (Antiques Hall) in August each year selling mostly equestrian books and prints.
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