Boswell on the Grand Tour: Germany and Switzerland 1764
by Frederick A. Pottle
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About This Item
London: William Heinemann , 1953. First edition. Vellum. Fine. 10.5" by 7". Not Stated . An exceptional deluxe copy of the Yale Editions of Boswell's journals, recounting of his travels in Germany and Switzerland. An exceptional deluxe copy, limited to one thousand copies, of which the present copy is numbered four hundred and twenty two. In the Yale Editions of 'the Private Papers of James Boswell' series. In this volume, James Boswell recounts of his experiences and observations in the court in Germany, while seeking out some of the greatest men of his time: Rousseau and Voltaire in Switzerland and France. Edited by Frederick A. Pottle. Illustrated with fifteen full page plates and two maps, one folding. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding over cloth covered boards. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with fifteen full page plates and two maps, one folding. Collated, complete. Fine
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 791A5
- Title
- Boswell on the Grand Tour: Germany and Switzerland 1764
- Author
- Frederick A. Pottle
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Vellum
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1953
- Size
- 10.5" by 7"
- Keywords
- james boswell limited editions illustrated limited editions
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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