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A Journal During a Residence in France, from the Beginning of August to the Middle of December 1792 to Which is Added, an Account of the Most Remarkable Events That Happened at Paris from That Time to the Death of the Late King of France
by Moore, John
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- first
- Condition
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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About This Item
London: For G.G.J. And J. Robinson, 1793. First Edition. Octavo. In two volumes, half-title, 502pp. and 617(1)pp., folding map in volume two " A map of General Dumourier's Campaign on the Meuse in 1792 in color. John Moore was an eighteenth-century Scottish physician. He had become bored with no further opportunities left for him in Scotland. at the age of 43, Moore left his wife and young family to set out on a tour through France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy that was to last 4 years and transform his life. He had the opportunity to travel to France with James George, the Duke of Hamilton and his young son who had become ill and needed to find a better climate. He invited the author and one of the author's son to travel to with him. Bound in 19th century 3/4 maroon morocco over maroon cloth, raised bands gilt, lettering gilt within three compartments, top edge cut all others uncut, a very good wide margined set.
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 021570
- Title
- A Journal During a Residence in France, from the Beginning of August to the Middle of December 1792 to Which is Added, an Account of the Most Remarkable Events That Happened at Paris from That Time to the Death of the Late King of France
- Author
- Moore, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- For G.G.J. And J. Robinson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1793
- Keywords
- France Travel War Journal
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Exploration;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
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