A Diary in America, with Remarks on its Institutions. First Series [two volumes, bound as one]; along with, Second Series of a Diary in America . . . [three volumes, bound in two]

Published by Carey & Hart / T. K. & P. G. Collins, Philadelphia, 1839

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Three volumes bound as two, published successively in 1839 and 1840. Original cloth hard covers, with paper spine title-labels. Moderate toning and handling to covers; mild toning & foxing to edges. Front free endpaper lacking in first volume (though there remains a blank fly-leaf); old owner's bookplate in each volume, with additional early name to endpaper of second volume. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat with bright text -- a sound and handsome set. [vol. I]242+228[vol. II]ii,300pp. Marryat's strident impressions of his tour in Canada and the US were not very well received. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall.

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Title
A Diary in America, with Remarks on its Institutions. First Series [two volumes, bound as one]; along with, Second Series of a Diary in America . . . [three volumes, bound in two]
Author
Marryat, Capt., C.B. [Captain]
Publisher
Carey & Hart / T. K. & P. G. Collins, Philadelphia
Publication year
1839
Condition
Near Fine
Book Type
Book
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition.

CARDINAL BOOKS ~~ ABAC/ILAB

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Cardinal Books is located in Birr (near London & Stratford), Ontario, Canada. Please feel free to visit our friendly shop located in the historic Old Birr Schoolhouse, built in 1869 (open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-5PM). We offer a select stock (approximately 20,000 volumes) of used, rare, and out-of-print books including 19th and 20th century first editions and collectible literature, as well as illustrated and juvenile books, art, architecture, theology, church history, philosophy and history. Please take some time to browse our listings under Cardinal Books on www.abebooks.com. We are always buying collections large or small within the special areas noted above. Please feel free to contact us if you are selling, no matter where you are located, as we often travel to purchase collections.…

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