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Recollections of an Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha by the author of "Vathek
de [Sir Alexander Johnston] Beckford, William
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London: Richard Bentley, 1835. First edition. 8vo, xi, 228pp. Engraved, portrait frontis. Original publisher's boards rebacked with cloth, original spine paper and label laid down. Ownership signature of Sir Alexander Johnston to half title. Boards typically worn and frayed at corners, light foxing throughout else well preserved and complete.
Interesting copy of this work by the author of the classic Gothic novel, Vathek, William Beckford (1760-1844). The book tells of Beckford's travels and explorations, mainly in Portugal in 1794. This copy bearing the ownership signature of British colonial official, Sir Alexander Johnston (1775-1849), who served as the third Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.
Interesting copy of this work by the author of the classic Gothic novel, Vathek, William Beckford (1760-1844). The book tells of Beckford's travels and explorations, mainly in Portugal in 1794. This copy bearing the ownership signature of British colonial official, Sir Alexander Johnston (1775-1849), who served as the third Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.
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- Título
- Recollections of an Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha by the author of "Vathek
- Autor
- [Sir Alexander Johnston] Beckford, William
- Formato/Encuadernación
- 8vo, xi, 228pp. Engraved, portrait frontis. Original publisher's boards rebacked with cloth, original spine paper and label laid
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- Richard Bentley
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- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1835
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- Half Title
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- Spine
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