Minturn Jr Robert B (27 results)

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. . . . . 8vo, hardcover. No dj. Fair condition. Covers and spine faded and stained; spine rubbed and chipped. endpaper seams cracking, binding still intact Contents clean, no marking or writing. 466 pp., Foldout frontis colored map of India. Not pretty, but complete, and priced accordingly: a reading copy, and possible rebinding candidate. 19th, Asia, Century, History, India, South, Travel.…

PF. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st ed. folding map (as frontis), xi, [2], [14]-488p. plus 4p. publisher's advertisements. Original cloth. 20cm. Minor cover fraying. Contents browned with some light staining in margins. Pages 20-37 on Australia; pages 37-84 on China; balance on travel in India.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 488 pages : 1 folded map. 3d edition. Publisher's blind-stamped binding very good, light wear to corners and to head and foot of spine, gold-stamped lettering and device to spine faded but clear; hinges strong, folding map very good, contents clean and attractive. 720 grams. …

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the author's observations, experiences, and impressions of life in Australia, China, Sri Lanka, and other locations throughout Asia. Rich in historical, social, and cultural context, the author travelled extensively throughout this region prior to the Indian rebellion of 1857. Themes of culture shock, imperialism, religion, the opium trade, slavery, and the beauty of the natural world are interwoven throughout. This book provides fascinating insights into the peoples, customs, and events shaping these regions during the mid-19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New. pp. 485.

Cloth. Condition: Fair. First edition. The first edition of Robert Bowne Minturn Jr.'s account of his voyages around the world. The first edition of this work.Illustrated with a folding map frontispiece.Minturn was an American shipping magnate of the firm, Grinnell, Minturn & Co, which is best known as being the owners of the clipper ship 'Flying Cloud'. This work details his voyages and travels in connection with his work.With the former owner's inscription C. B. Failey to a front blank.With a four page publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with small losses to cloth in these regions. Joints starting, with boards a touch tender. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, pages 193 to 214 detached and loosely inserted, with text block separated between pages 192 and 215. Pages generally clean and bright. Significant closed tear to folding map. Fair. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

484 pp. + appendix and publisher's catalogue. The colored folding map is present. 8vo, publisher's green cloth. First edition. A few light splashes to front board and some light chipping to the extremities of the spine; waterstain to bottom 1/4 to 1/2" of first one hundred pages; else a nice copy.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second edition. Octavo. 488, [5]pp., folding map in color. Brown cloth stamped in blind and titled in gilt. Some sunning and a spot on the spine and a litle wear at the crown, modest tear on the folding map with no loss, a very good copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. 1st. Full red calf, gilt double rule on front and back covers, ornately decorated panelled spine, marbled edges and endpapers, 466 pp. Professionally rebacked, wear to spine and extremities, otherwise very good condition.

Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Poor. First Edition. Appears to be inscribed by the author "Robt Shaw Russell with best regards of the Author, 1874" , Robt Shaw Russell (1850-1887). A gripping mid-19th-century travel account charting a global journey via South America, Australia and Asia en route to Delhi. Minturn's narrative brings together frontier logging, colonial ports, maritime crossings and the final stage of his journey into British India. A superb rarity for travel-writing collectors, especially those interested in early global route narratives and Anglo-American exploration. Author was a Columbia University graduate. Inscribed by Author.…

Condition: VG. NY 1858 first edition. Appleton. Hardcover. Octavo, 488pp., color foldout map of India as frontispiece ( map is VG with no tears). Good, exlibrary with spine number and stamps on end papers and tp; pocket; text faintly toned but clean. Hinges not cracked.

The map depicts India just prior to the mutiny against the East India Company. The author, despite recognizing that a defense of East India Company governmental policy would most likely be futile, attempts such a defense here. In the course of his explanation, he provides a detailed cross-section of India, including military history, religious factionism, and the role of Islam in the revolt. SABIN 49337. SMITH TRAVELLERS M86. Original blindstamped cloth. Spine faded and chipped at head, corners bumped and worn. Front free endpaper excised. Internally clean and bright. Very good.…

488pp-4hh.Con una canción persa y un mapa plegado.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2016, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1858. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 485, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 485.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.…

Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was fir.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1858] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2016 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 485, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 485.…