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Lot 474

[VOYAGES AND TRAVELS]. PORTER, Robert Ker (1777-1842). Travelling Sketches in Russia and Sweden... London: Richard Phillips, 1809.

Estimate: $600 - $900
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$300

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[VOYAGES AND TRAVELS]. PORTER, Robert Ker (1777-1842). Travelling Sketches in Russia and Sweden... London: Richard Phillips, 1809. 4tos. Illustrated with 41 plates in color, some folding. 2 volumes in one (prelims and title-page of volume II missing). 303; [1]-296 pp. Contemporary full calf, boards and spine stamped in blind, two black gilt morocco lettering labels.

Condition

Binding quite worn, joints cracking (boards nearly detached) ffep. missing, title-page and first Contents page of volume I restored, text toned, soiled, foxed, several gutters cracking, final few leaves a bit loose, some leaves chipped. Fair. FIRST EDITION WITH HANDSOME PLATES OF RUSSIAN AND SWEDISH SCENES AND PEOPLES. Sold as-is, not subject to return. 

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