Travel History Voyages of Exploration 1833 Byron Carteret Wallis rare book
Brian DiMambro(Old Books, 19th Century Books, French Books, Age of Exploration, Byron, Carteret, Wallis).
Bibliotheque Universelle Des Voyages Effectues par Mer ou par Terre Dans Les Diverses Parties du Monde, by M. Albert-Montemont.
Published 1833, Paris by Armand-Aubree.
459 pages. Text in French.
This particular early 19th century French library of historical travels was issued in a series of volumes, each of which stands alone and has contents complete unto itself.
Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers, deckled edges.
Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.
Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.
Paper is gently toned, scattered small minor spotting, still clean, tight, sound internally.
Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.
Book Measures c. 9" H x 5 1/2" W.
[B9582].