Lot 1540 Robert Percival. Reisen auf der Insel Ceylon, …

Reisen auf der Insel Ceylon, enthaltend Nachrichten von ihrer Geschichte, Geographie, Naturbeschreibung ... Nebst dem Tagebuche einer Gesandtschaftsreise an den Hof des Königs von Candy. A.d. Engl. von J. A. Bergk. Mit 1 gefalt. Karte u. 3 (1 gefalt.) Kup fertafeln. Wien, Doll, 1804. 4 Bll., 452 S. 2 Bll. Goldgepr. HLdr. d. Zt. mit Rschild.

Asien - Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Geographie und Reisen – (Bibliothek der neuesten und interessantesten Reisebeschreibungen, 19. Band). - Vgl. Engelmann 101 u. 130 - 2. deutsche Ausgabe, um die beiden Tafeln (Eingeborene und Perlenfischerei) vermehrt. - Gutes Exemplar.

Geography and Travel – Second German edition with 2 further plates (natives and pearl fisher). - With 1 folded map and 3 (1 folded) copper engraving plates. - Contemp half calf, 1 label to spine. - Nice copy.

Startprice: 200 €
Estimate: 300 €

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