London: Century , 1987. Book. Illus. by endpaper maps and 8 pages illustrations. Fine. Cloth. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A fine copy in green cloth with bright gilt title on the unfaded spine. Dustjacket fine, not price-clipped. Inside, as new, no prior owner marks. Through Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Parkyns went native in his 1840s intrepid travels. I.

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Bookseller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 007503
Title: The Gentleman Savage, the Life of Mansfield Parkyns 1823-1894
Author: Cumming, Duncan
Illustrator: endpaper maps and 8 pages illustrations
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Century
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1987
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: ETHIOPIA,TRAVEL,SUDAN,EGYPT AFRICA CUMMING PARKYNS ILLUSTRATED BY ENDP MAPS, 8 PP ILLUSTRATION.
Bookseller catalogs: Africa, Sub-Saharan; Egypt;

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