Author: Bertrandon de la Brocquiere; Thomas Johnes
Title: The Travels of Bertrandon de la Brocquierem Counsellor & First Esquire-Carver to Philippe le Bon, Duke of Burgundy, to Palestine, and His Return from Jerusalem Overland to France, During the Years 1432 & 1433
Description: London, Haford Press; James Henderson, 1807. First edition. Leather. The first English edition of Bertrandon de la Brocquiere's travel account of his time spent in Palestine, a fascinating history illustrated with a folding map. The first English edition of this work.Bertrandon de la Brocquierem's account of his 1432-33 voyage to Palestine, and his return to France through Jerusalem.Bertrandon was a Burgundian spy and pilgrim, best known for his lively and detailed account of Palestine, noting the political situations and practical customs of the country.Illustrated with a folding map to the frontispiece, and one plate.Collated, complete.Translated into English by Thomas Johnes.Bookplate of Edwin Frederick Fitch to the front paste down. In a full calf binding, rebacked with the original boards restored. Externally generally smart. Some rubbing and marks to the boards. Light bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, with just a couple of odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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