Lyon, George Francis

A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa, in the years 1818, 1819 and 20. London: [Thomas Davison for] John Murray, 1821



4to (10 3/4 x 8 3/8 in.; 274 x 212 mm). Folding engraved map as frontispiece,  17 hand-colored lithographs after Lyon, by M. Gauci, G. Harley or D. Dighton, occasional small wood-engraved illustrations; small edge tear in map, occasional marginal soiling. Later calf, gilt-ruled border, spine gilt with red morocco gilt-stamped title labels, marbled edges; joints and edges rubbed, a few scrapes on covers.

Abbey, Travel 304; Blackmer 1044; Tooley 311

small edge tear in map, occasional marginal soiling. Later calf, gilt-ruled border, spine gilt with red morocco gilt-stamped title labels, marbled edges; joints and edges rubbed, a few scrapes on covers.
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First edition, a handsome copy.