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Voyages en Amerique et en Italie
by Rene-Francois Chateaubriand
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Condition/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Warwick, New York, United States
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About This Item
Tence Freres, Brussels, 1828. Early Edition. Hardcover (Half Leather). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. FRANCOIS-RENE de CHATEAUBRIAND. Voyages en Amerique et en Italie in 2 volumes, Brussels: Tence Freres, 1828. 16mo, early edition, pp. lxxxv, 324; 446, marbled paper-covered boards quarter-bound in sheep with gilt lettering to spines, edges speckled red, text in French. Volumes 6 and 7 of Chateaubriand's complete works, covering his travels in America and Italy. The America reports were first published in 1826. Their accuracy came into question in the 20th century, especially the author's claim to have met with George Washington. Condition of this set: Extremities rubbed, internal foxing, overall good and sound. Size: 16mo (very small). 2-volume set (complete). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Travel & Places; 19th century; Antiquarian & Rare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54667. .
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- Bookseller
- Rarities etc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54667
- Title
- Voyages en Amerique et en Italie
- Author
- Rene-Francois Chateaubriand
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover (Half Leather)
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Early Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Tence Freres
- Place of Publication
- Brussels
- Date Published
- 1828
- Keywords
- BZDB17 Travel & Places; 19th century; Antiquarian & Rare. Rene-Francois Chateaubriand Voyages en Amerique et en Italie
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Warwick, New York
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- Gilt
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- Edges
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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