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MARRYAT, Horace.
One Year In Sweden; Including a Visit to the Island of Gotland.
London: John Murray, 1862. In two volumes. First edition.
8vo., orig. blue cloth with gilt coat of arms on the upper covers, (x)(1)-492, 32pp.ads dated "Dec.1861", (xii), (1)-503pp.
Lending library label covering the front pastedown in both volumes, small lending library labels (2" X 4") on the upper covers, o/w a fine, bright set.
A detailed account of the author's travels to Sweden. Marryat provides a fascinating description of his journey, in which he provides more that just the usual travel details. He also includes comprehensive coverage of local customs, traditions and superstitions. A contemporary reviewer noted "there is a great deal of sound information about a part of the world very few Englishmen visit."
$850 CAD
MARRYAT, Horace.One Year In Sweden; Including a Visit to the Island of Gotland.
London: John Murray, 1862. In two volumes. First edition.
8vo., orig. blue cloth with gilt coat of arms on the upper covers, (x)(1)-492, 32pp.ads dated "Dec.1861", (xii), (1)-503pp.
Lending library label covering the front pastedown in both volumes, small lending library labels (2" X 4") on the upper covers, o/w a fine, bright set.
A detailed account of the author's travels to Sweden. Marryat provides a fascinating description of his journey, in which he provides more that just the usual travel details. He also includes comprehensive coverage of local customs, traditions and superstitions. A contemporary reviewer noted "there is a great deal of sound information about a part of the world very few Englishmen visit."
$850 CAD
