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Four titles in seven volumes of the Memorial Edition of works by Richard F. Burton

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Sale 320: Fine Books & Manuscripts (#320) 11/03/2005 1:00 PM PST Closed
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Lot #26 Four titles in seven volumes of the Memorial Edition of works by Richard F. Burton

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$1,625

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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Title:

Four titles in seven volumes of the Memorial Edition of works by Richard F. Burton

Author:

Burton, Richard F.

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

Tylston & Edwards

Date Published:

1893-1894

Description:

Includes: Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah. 2 vols. 1893. * A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome. 2 vols. 1893. * Vikram the Vampire, or Tales of Hindu Devilry. 1893. * First Footsteps in East Africa, or, an Exploration of Harar. 2 vols. 1894. Together, 4 works in 7 volumes. Illustrated, including color lithographs, engravings, etc. 8½x5½, uniform black cloth pictorially stamped in gilt, spines lettered in gilt.

Handsome reprintings of some of Burton's best-known works.

Condition:

Some rubbing and extremity wear to Pilgrimage; East Africa with color frontis. detached; else all very good to fine.

Item#:

164734
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