Letters from the Shores of the Baltic by Rigby - 1842

New.

Hardback. 1842. 2nd edition. Vol. 1 only. vii, 293pp 8 plates, John Murray, London 1842. Spine a little worn, plates foxed, otherwise a very good copy of volume 1 only. .

John Murray, London., 1849. New edition of a book originally published in 1841. Octavo. pp viii, 160. Double-column text. Period school prize binding of polished tan calf with raised bands, gilt decoration to spine, marbled endpapers and edges. On the front pastedown is the engraved prize label of University College School whose gilt emblem is on the front and rear covers. The author, who is better known as an art historian and critic, travelled to Russia and Estonia to visit her married sister.Skilfully rebacked with original spine relaid. Some light foxing to prelims. Very good.

London : John Murray, 1844. Thought to be third edition. Hardback. A fine copy in the original spine labelled gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 160 pages; Physical desc. : viii, 160 p. ; 18 cm. Subjects: Soviet Union --Description and travel --Baltic Sea region --Geography --Europe --Personal narratives --Correspondence

London: John Murray, 1844., 1844. 8vo. pp. 2 p.l., [vii]-viii, 160. lacking half-title? text in double columns. contemporary half calf (rubbed, gilt on spine dull). A much abridged version of the author's account of her journey to to visit her married sister in Reval (now Tallinn, the capital of Estonia). cfRobinson, Wayward Women, pp. 178-79. [BOUND WITH:] [MAITLAND, Julia Charlotte (Barrett) [d. 1864]. Letters From Madras, During The Years 1836-1839. By A Lady. 8vo. pp. ix, 145. (paper lightly embrowned, occasional spotting). London: John Murray, 1846. Second Edition. "A witty and sensitive account.of a young Englishwoman's enchantment with India." (Robinson) The author accompanied her husband to his new appointment as a district judge in India. There she became an activist for native education and emancipation. Her narrative includes commentary on manners and customs, fauna, education, snake-charming, religion, &c.b cfRobinson, Wayward Women, pp. 215-16.. Hardcover. Very Good.