Narrative of a Residence At the Capital of The Kingdom of Siam with a Description of The Manners, Customs, and Laws Of the Modern Siamese By Fred. Arthur Neale [First Edition Publisher s Embossed Cloth Binding]

Fred. Arthur Neale

Verlag: London: Office of the National Illustrated Library., 1852

London: Office of the National Illustrated Library, 1852, First Edition. Publisher s original embossed cloth and gilt decorated cloth binding, in remarkably good condition for a book that is over 125 years old. Slightly faded to the spine. Pagination incorrect as called for. With engraved frontispiece, engraved extra title, one map, two engraved plates and many textual illustrations. Original embossed cloth. First edition of this comprehensive work on Siam by Neale, a British man who served the Siamese king for many years. Pagination: xiv, 1-256, 277-280pp, [4]pp of adverts. Provenance: signature of William Higgs Jr. to the front. Approximately 8 ¼ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition faded, gilt titles and decoration, folded and worn top and tail. Joints good condition sound, gently rubbed. Corners good condition bumped and worn. Boards good condition embossed cloth. Page edges good condition top edge gilt, others tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition yellow, inscription to the front. End papers good condition yellow. Title good condition pictorial and letterpress title. Pages good condition lightly tanned with some foxing. Binding good condition sound, nice attractive set. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1852 Binding: Hardback. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1710274864385

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Narrative of a Residence At the Capital of ...
Verlag: London: Office of the National Illustrated Library.
Erscheinungsdatum: 1852
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Good
Auflage: 1st Edition