Alexander Humboldt Translated German E C (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Volume III only of the English translation from the German done by Elise Otté. The book shows wear and the decorated red cloth (?) covering the boards is missing from the spine which is intact, Note: backstrip missing may have been rejointed, no title label; pages show damp staining in places. No written comments (other than owner's name Penhaligon) or writing on pages. The patterned red board covers front and back both contain a circular stamp in the same colour. It reads "Bohn's Scientific Library." This is a rare book from the mid 19th century. Contains an 8 page index plus 32 page "Select Catalogue of New Books at Reduced Prices." May have had gilt edging top leaves but these are worn and black, side edges Contains Art nouveau bookplate of John Medley Doble, dated 1881 with the motto "amari aliquid" (something to be loved), by Harry Soane, sc. London.

xxx,452,8,32 Pp. With Baxter Oil Colour frontis "Chimborrazo"& facsimile example of von Humboldt's handwriting. Bohn book catalogue at rear (32p) Part of Bohn's Scientific Library Some restoration to spine & dampstaining to paper margins. End papers have been replaced.Generally very good. Previous owner's inscription on front endpaper Decorated red cloth with gilt spine titles.

xxx,452 Pp. With Baxter Oil Colour frontis "Chimborrazo"& facsimile example of von Humboldt's handwriting. Part of Bohn's Scientific Library Previous owner's name stamped on title page. Slight wear to spine & cloth, generally very good Original decorated red cloth with gilt spine titles.original endpapers with listings of Bohn's publications.