Narrative of a Journey from Constantinople to England.
by WALSH, Robert
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- first
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About This Item
London, Westley & Davis, 1828. . Second edition; 8vo, xii, 446pp., 2 folding maps (1 large with tear at fold), 5 lithograph pates, 3 facsimiles (1 folding), contemporary half calf gilt, neatly rebacked, red morocco label, a very good copy.
Walsh served in Constantinople from 1820 to 1824 as chaplain to the British Embassy. This work describes his return to England, dealing almost exclusively with eastern lands. 'The first edition is very scarce' (Koç).
Atabey 1313; Blackmer 1764; Koç I, 264.
Walsh served in Constantinople from 1820 to 1824 as chaplain to the British Embassy. This work describes his return to England, dealing almost exclusively with eastern lands. 'The first edition is very scarce' (Koç).
Atabey 1313; Blackmer 1764; Koç I, 264.
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- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
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- 107644
- Title
- Narrative of a Journey from Constantinople to England.
- Author
- WALSH, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- London, Westley & Davis, 1828.
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