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Published by Dover Publications, 1964
ISBN 10: 0486212181ISBN 13: 9780486212180
Book
Paperback. Condition: Good. Vol. II.
Published by Dover, NY, 1964
Seller: Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A., Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
Paperback. Very good. Volume II has rubbed edges and spine ends. 8vo.
Published by Park Street Pr, 1993
ISBN 10: 0892814756ISBN 13: 9780892814756
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.
Published by Dover Publications, New York, 1964
Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
Softcover. Condition: Good. Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Volume 1:  436, [18  of which 14 are further books from publishing house] pages, preface to the memorial edition, preface to the third edition, and preface to the first edition, list of illustrations. Black and white photographic frontispiece of Isabel Burton, the author's wife. The text is illustrated with a double page map of the route taken by the author and reproductions of contemporary black-and-white illustrations. Illustrated paperback binding with black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Volume 2:  479, [1] pages, list of illustrations and index. Black and white illustrated frontispiece, showing the author as a pilgrim to Mecca. The text is illustrated with reproductions of contemporary black and white illustrations. Illustrated paperback binding with black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Sir Richard Burton was one of the great traveller-explorers of the 19th century, if not history. Quoting from the rear panel (of volume II) " . it is his pilgrimage in 1853 to Mecca and Medina and the most sacrosanct shrines of Islam that Burton is best known  and for his celebrated book that recorded his experiences during the journey. Successfully posing as a wandering dervish, he gained admittance to the holy Kaabah and to the Tomb of the Phrphet at Medina and participated in all the rituals of the Hadj (pilgrimage)." Volume 1:  some creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Sunning to the back strip and rear panel with light tanning of the text block edges and age toning of the pages. Remnants of a sticker to be seen to the top right hand corner of the front panel. Volume 2:  minor creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Fading to the top edge of the front pane and back strip. Sunning of the rear panel. Light tanning of the text block edges and age toning of the pages. first edition by this publisher. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Travel & Places; 19th century; Inventory No: 0289680.
Published by Tylston and Edwards, London:, 1893
Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. SEDDAN T. BRANDARD J. etc (illustrator). The Memorial Edition 1893, VG+ complete Two volumes in the publishers gilt pictorial black cloth, corners rubbed. Spines, gilt titles, edges rubbed. Internally, Vol 1, [11], (xii-xxviii), [2], [2], [1], 2-436 pp, 18 illustrations (including coloured folding map). Vol 2, [9], (x-xii), [2], [2], [1], 2-479 pp, 29 illustrations (some coloured), some light edge browning, top edges reddened, remainder cut. (214*139 mm). (Penzer p54-55). Burton followed the pilgrim route to Mecca, Penzer states that Burton was the 1st English Christian to enter Mecca of his own free will as a true Mohammedan pilgrim and not as a convert.
Published by Tylston & Edwards, London, 1893
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Memorial Edition. Two Octavos; 436 & 479 pages; G; Dark gray cloth boards and spine with gilt illustration and titling; Ex-Library with stamp on title page; Boards are worn with some bumping and fraying at the corners; Cloth tearing at upper 2" of spine on volume one, Chipping to the crown and tail of both volumes; Waviness to the cloth on volume one; Bindings slightly shaking but sturdy; Frontispiece of volume two has separated but is present; Previous owners bookplates on paste downs; Outer edge of text block is foxed/spotted; Interior is age toned, free of markings; Case 8 1/2; LJ consignment. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Column. 1336535. FP New Rockville Stock.
Published by Tylston and Edwards, London, 1893
Seller: Moroccobound Fine Books, IOBA, Lewis Center, OH, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Seven volumes. Hardcovers, bound in original gilt embossed cloth. The bindings rubbed, spine ends frayed; toning throughout. {Bas-C2].
Published by Tylston and Edwards, London, 1893
Seller: Books & Bidders Antiquarian Booksellers, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Ernest Griset (illustrator). Four titles in seven volumes, complete. Original black cloth (hardcover), gilt titles and decorations, top edge red, (8.75 x 6 inches). Memorial Edition 1893-94. Illustrated throughout with folding maps and plans, color illustrations and line drawings (volume 5, Vikram, illustrated with 33 plates by Ernest Griset). Typical light scattered foxing to prelims, else an unusually clean, tight set Size: Octavo.