A Modern Pilgrim in Mecca
by [Larry McMurty Collection] A. J. B. Wavell
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Spine slightly leaning and darkened; extremities gently rubbed, bumped, and soiled; foxed to endleaves; minor uniform toning thr
- Seller
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Addison, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Spine slightly leaning and darkened; extremities gently rubbed, bumped, and soiled; foxed to endleaves; minor uniform toning throughout. Very good. LMM-160.
A. J. B. Wavell. A Modern Pilgrim in Mecca and a Siege in Sanaa. London: Constable & Company, 1912. First edition. Octavo. 349pp (indexed). Illustrated. Publisher's blue cloth, stamped in gilt to spine and front cover.
From the collection of Larry McMurtry, at his home in Archer City, Texas. His book, with personal brand-mark bookplate.
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- Bookseller
- InkQ Rare Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 160
- Title
- A Modern Pilgrim in Mecca
- Author
- [Larry McMurty Collection] A. J. B. Wavell
- Book Condition
- Used - Spine slightly leaning and darkened; extremities gently rubbed, bumped, and soiled; foxed to endleaves; minor uniform toning thr
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Keywords
- Travel, Middle East
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InkQ Rare Books LLC
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Addison, Texas
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- Octavo
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- Cloth
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- Foxed
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- Gilt
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