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Lot 167

FORSTER, George. A Journey from Bengal to England.

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$100

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FORSTER, George (1754-1794). A Journey from Bengal to England, through the Northern part of India, Kashmire, Afghanistan, and Persia...
Publisher: R. Faulder, London. 1798.

Two volumes in one. First edition.

4to. Half bound with marbled boards. Black ruled and gilt title, Embossed spine.

xiv, 297 pp., 1 folding engraved map.


H: 10 1/2 W: 8 1/2 D: 1 7/8 in. Poor. Front board detached. Spine separating. Spine and edges bumped, scuffed, and rubbed, with losses to the corners and bottom of spine. Slight foxing and toning.

Stamp: "Books, L. Lyon, Ashtabula, O."
Pencil inscriptions on back interior board.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.