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VOYAGES AND TRAVEL TO INDIA, CEYLON THE RED SEA ABYSSINIA AND EGYPT: 3 VOLUMES


Estimate: Rs 1,60,000-Rs 2,00,000 ( $2,425-$3,035 )


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TITLE: Voyages and travel to India, Ceylon, The Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt, in The Years 1802,1803,1804,1805, and 1806
VOLUME: 1
AUTHOR: George Viscount Valentia
PUBLISHER: William Miller
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1809
BINDING: Bound in red morocco with red cloth boards, top edges gilt and raised bands
NO.OF PAGES: 496, including 17 b & w engraved plates + 1 b & w engraved vignette plate
SIZE:
Height: 34.9 cm
Width: 26.6 cm
Depth: 5 cm

TITLE: Voyages and travel to India, Ceylon, The Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt, in The Years 1802,1803,1804,1805, and 1806
VOLUME: 2
AUTHOR: George Viscount Valentia
PUBLISHER: William Miller
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1809
BINDING: Bound inred morocco with red cloth boards, top edges gilt and raised bands
NO.OF PAGES: 520, including 19 b & w engraved plates + 1 b & w engraved vignette plate + 5 folded b & w maps
SIZE:
Height: 34.9 cm
Width: 27.1 cm
Depth: 5 cm

TITLE: Voyages and travel to India, Ceylon, The Red Sea, Abyssinia, and Egypt, in The Years 1802,1803,1804,1805, and 1806
VOLUME: 3
AUTHOR: George Viscount Valentia
PUBLISHER: William Miller
PLACE: London
YEAR: 1809
BINDING: Bound inred morocco with red cloth boards, top edges gilt and raised bands
NO.OF PAGES: 506 including 22 b & w engraved plates + 1 b & w engraved vignette plate + 5 folded b & w maps
SIZE:
Height: 34.7 cm
Width: 25.8 cm
Depth: 5.8 cm

This three volume set of Viscount Valentina's "Travels" features four large folding maps.

Valentia accompanied the British mission to Abyssinia, to secure a port on the Red Sea. The British were attempting to consolidate their position againstNapoleon's forces who threatened to seize Egypt. Includes descriptions of Lucknow, Benares, Seringapatam, Jeddah, Mocha, Calcutta, Madras and Ceylon, and an overview of the inhabitants and history of the Abyssinian regions of Aksum and Adwa.

This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.

The books on sale in this auction are rare, out-of-print and otherwise collectible, dating from the 19th century on wards. The technology and material for printing and binding books has evolved over the last few centuries. From being the exclusive preserve of Clergy and Kings to an item of everyday application, the availability and use of books has also evolved over time. Books age over time and deterioration in a book's condition depends on many factors, including the original materials used and conditions of usage over time. Books will often show signs of foxing, fading, shelf-ware or dust jacket damage through usage. Prolonged storage may also cause wormhole damage or water stains.

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