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A smart copy of this comprehensive biography of British explorer, Sir Richard F. Burton. Sir Richard F. Burton (1821-1890) was a British explorer, writer, and scholar who was well-known for his voyages to Asia, Africa, and the Americas.Among his most noted achievements were his voyage to Mecca in disguise (Europeans were not allowed to enter at this time, threatened with death if they did so) as well as his translation ofThe Arabian Nights.This work is collected from 'Men of Eminence', from Sir Richard and Lady Burton's own works, from the press, from personal knowledge, and various other reliable sources.Containing the original Woodburyprint portrait frontispiece of Burton, as called for.Written by Alfred Bates Richards, Andrew Wilson, and St. Clair Baddeley.Containing the bookplates of C.J. Peacock and Harold E. Matthews to the verso of the front board.This copy came from the library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire, the previous home of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). She was an English socialite and through her mother was the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Richard F. Burton's signature has been gilt stamped to the front board. Externally, lovely, with just light shelf wear. Bookplates of Harold E. Matthews and C.J. Peacock to the verso of the front board. Internally, front hinge is slight tender but firm. Some offsetting to the front free-endpaper. Book is firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 793J45
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