Edition: Copyright Edition
Published By: Tauchnitz
Publication Year: 1874
St Mary's Books is proud to present Tauchnitz's 1874 edition of R. F. Burton's Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina - Burton's fascinating travel account of his 1853 journey through the holiest Islamic cities disguised as a Pashtun muslim, studying and recording Arab customs, language and religion. Published in three volumes by Tauchnitz, this print was the third chronological edition of the travelogue. This collection is bound in quarter green leather with marbled pink, blue and white boards - all edges are marbled too. The spines have gilt detailing, red panels and raised bands, they are somewhat worn, especially towards the ends and along the bands. All volumes contain a bookplate on the front pastedowns, belonging to H. R. Bruxner. The collection is complete, containing Vol.I (pp.274), Vol.II (pp.294) and Vol.III (pp.270). Vol.I contains a frontispiece sketch map, displaying the journey taken by Burton. This edition also contains a unique preface by the author (XII-XVIII). there is some rubbing to the covers, especially along the edges and at the corners. There do not appear to be any blemishes on the pages themselves. An incredibly beautifully bound and fascinating collection, which would suit any fans of the travelogue genre.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: R. F. Burton
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 124202
Price £185.00
