Antique 1880s Travellers in Africa Alta Edition Porter & Coates Illustrated Book
$ 18.48
Description
Antique 1880s Travellers in Africa Alta Edition Porter & Coates Illustrated Book. Beautiful Victorian-era book featuring ornate stamped cloth binding in brown/tan and black with an elaborate floral design on the front cover and spine. The spine reads "Travellers in Africa / Illustrated / Porter & Coates.". Narratives and Adventures of Travellers in Africa Alta Edition — Philadelphia: Porter & Coates (circa 1880s) Hardcover, illustrated with engravings throughout Beautiful Victorian-era book featuring ornate stamped cloth binding in brown/tan and black with an elaborate floral design on the front cover and spine. The spine reads "Travellers in Africa / Illustrated / Porter & Coates." The illustrated title page features African wildlife engravings by Henry Linton. Interior includes full-page engravings depicting scenes from the narratives. Condition: Front cover: Design is well-preserved and displays nicely Spine: Wear and surface abrasion/scuffing visible (see photos) Back cover: Plain cloth with light age-toning and minor soiling Corners: Minor bumping Binding: Intact, book holds together solidly Interior: Pages are clean with light age-toning typical of the era Previous owner's pencil notation ("15 8") on front endpaper No dust jacket (as issued) A wonderful piece of Victorian-era publishing with a striking decorative cover — great for collectors of antique books, Africana, or decorative shelf display. Ships via USPS Media Mail. Carefully packed for safe transit.
