Trifles from a Tourist in Letters from Abroad

Colman, Russell James

Language: English

Published by For Private Circulation, Norwich UK, 1886

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"The following letters were written to me by my son Russell, during his trip round the world (1885-86) in which he was accompanied by his friends J Alexander Harmer of Norwich and James R Roberts of London and in the course of which he visited the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Chine, Japan, Ceylon and Egypt." 247p errata slip folding coloured map showing the Itinerary. The book is bound in the original plum boards with gilt titling. Half title and some pages of preface wanting. Book otherwise clean and tight though front hinge slightly loose and corners rubbed; top of spine nibbled. Excellent reading copy. See scans and email for more.

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Title
Trifles from a Tourist in Letters from Abroad
Author
Colman, Russell James
Publisher
For Private Circulation, Norwich UK
Publication year
1886
Condition
Fair
Dust jacket
No d/w (as issued?)
Binding
Original Plum Cloth
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
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"Creaking Shelves Books" has been selling (and buying) books on line since 1999. Based now in Spean Bridge, ten miles from in Fort William beneath Ben Nevis. I have a varied stock with a particular emphasis in Scottish History and topography, mountaineering, geology, natural history and ephemera. Unusual items and small rarities are a speciality!

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