Une Mission en Abyssinie et dans la Mer Rouge 23 Octobre 1859 - 7 Mai 1860

A scarce first edition French travel work following the author's explorations of Abyssinia and the Red Sea. The first edition of this scarce work.In French.An interesting French travel work on Abyssinia and the Red Sea, recounting a journey undertaken by the author, Count Stanislas Russel, from the 23rd October 1859 to the 7th May 1860.Errata to the rear.With a preface by Gabriel Charmes, a journalist and explorer.Bookplate of Clinton E. Geiser to the front paste down. Geiser was an Anglo-Swiss financier who was a neighbour of Edward Burnett, living near Burnett's business the Penmiel Press. Stamp of G. Burnat to the half-title. In a quarter cloth rebacked binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A little rubbing to the paper. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light spots to the fore edge. Bookplate to the front paste down. Small sticker to the rear paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with the occasional spot. Stamp to the half-title. Very Good.…