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[PUCKLER-MUSKAU, HERMANN LUDWIG HEINRICH, FURST VON], Tour in England, Ireland and France in the Years 1826, 1827, 1828 and 1829. With Remarks on the Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, and Anecdotes of Distinguished Public Characters. In a Series of Letters by a German Prince.
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard, 1833. First American edition of "Briefe eines Verstorbenen" translated by Mrs. Sarah Austin, who was well known for her fine translations. This translation was first published in London in 1832. 8vo. . Nineteenth century half morocco. Joints restored, rubbed with some darkening, some light spotting and browning of text else a very good copy with the signature of J. S. Stuckpool on the title. Not in S & S. ¶ An epistolary record of the Prince's journey, noting anything that interested him. He describes buildings, people, the theatre and actors, the social life and society, countryside, conversations, and almost anything that came to his notice. A very interesting work
Offered for US$ 350.00 by: James Cummins Bookseller - Book number: 23602