Recollections of an Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha by the author of "Vathek"

Descripción

Interesting copy of this work by the author of the classic Gothic novel,Vathek,William Beckford (1760-1844). The book tells of Beckford's travels and explorations, mainly in Portugal in 1794. This copy bearing the ownership signature of British colonial official, Sir Alexander Johnston (1775-1849), who served as the third Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. 8vo, xi, 228pp. Engraved, portrait frontis. Original publisher's boards rebacked with cloth, original spine paper and label laid down. Ownership signature of Sir Alexander Johnston to half title. Boards typically worn and frayed at corners, light foxing throughout else well preserved and complete.

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Título

Recollections of an Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha by the author of "Vathek"

Editor

Richard Bentley, London

Fecha de publicación

1835

Encuadernación

Encuadernación de tapa dura

Edición

First edition.

Firmado

Firmado por el autor

Catálogos de vendedores

• Religion and Spirituality
• World History