Original full tree calf boards, gilt-stamped decorated and ruled borders, gilt dentelled edges, decorated endpapers. Volume I only, of 2. Both boards detached but present, lacking back strip. Leather is rubbed along edges and joints, exposed at corners but quite restorable. [4 blanks] + xxiv + 570 pp. [lacking final leaf, pp. 571/572], illus. w/ engraved frontis. portrait of author, engraved title pg., 5 additional engraved plates [may lack one plate]. Notably, this copy includes the engraved foldout map bound in between introductory material (p. xxiv) and the first page of text (p. 1), hand-colored in pale yellow, green, and red, quite nicely preserved, showing only (2) 1/4" closed tears along fore-edge fold lines and (2) approx. 1/2" closed tears at binding tab. Interior is clean, and plates are fully intact. Scarce with map. Sold as is, WAF. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 006823

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Titel: The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious ...

Verlag: S. A. and H. Oddy, Oxford-Street [Printed by W. Lewis, Paternoster-Row], London, England

Erscheinungsdatum: 1809

Einband: Full-Leather

Zustand: Good

Auflage: First Thus.

Art des Buches: Book

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The Saucony Book Shop, located in the heart of scenic rural Berks County, epicenter of Pennsylvania German folk culture (our shop specialty), offers a full range of gently used, rare, and antiquarian books, with many volumes of scholarly merit and an unabashed emphasis on the quaint, the curious, and the utterly obscure. Hours by appointment or chance April through October, closed winters. Do drop by and browse the eclectic selection gracing our shelves, or ask our ferociously over-read staff for recommendations. If traveling from a distance, please call ahead to be sure that we're not off at another auction! Selling antiquarian books of merit since 1981. Full search and appraisal services; always keenly interested in purchasing quality used books, whether by the piece or by the bushel.

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Full refund guaranteed on any misrepresented item returned in original condition within 30 days of receipt. We use standard ABAA grading terminology and make every attempt to represent the condition of our books accurately. For terminology, please see "A B C for Book Collectors," by John Carter, as revised by Nicolas Barker. Saucony Book Shop is a sole proprietorship registered with the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury as EIN 23-3079733.

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