Narrative of the Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet, in California, Sonora, & Western Texas
by Marryat, R. N. C. B. , Captain
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- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Houston, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Leipzig: Bernh. Tauchnitz Jun, 1843. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; First German edition. 5 7/8" x 4 1/2". Quarter leather over marbled boards, spine decorated and stamped in gilt. 384 pages + folding map. "Incredible adventures from an imaginary Frenchman borrowed from various sources." Howes M-302; Sabin 44698; Streeter, Texas 1458B; Wagner-Camp 97-3. An exceptional copy. Condition: Near fine: light wear to boards, some flaking to spine; leaves are unmarked and strikingly bright. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully, ship daily, and have a no hassle returns policy--your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Texas Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association and adhere to their rules of ethics.
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- Bookseller
- Langdon Manor Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 377
- Title
- Narrative of the Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet, in California, Sonora, & Western Texas
- Author
- Marryat, R. N. C. B. , Captain
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Bernh. Tauchnitz Jun
- Place of Publication
- Leipzig
- Date Published
- 1843
- Bookseller catalogs
- Texana; Western Americana;
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About the Seller
Langdon Manor Books LLC
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Houston, Texas
About Langdon Manor Books LLC
We are full time antiquarian booksellers, specializing in African-Americana, Western Americana, American Personal Narratives, Compelling Photo Albums, American Social Movements, Manuscripts and Outsider Books.
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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- Marbled boards
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- A.N.
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