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Journal of a Tour and Residence in Great Britain, During the Years 1810 and 1811, by a French Traveller: with Remarks on The Country, Its Arts, Literature, and Politics, and on the Manners and Customs of Its Inhabitants. Author: Simond, Louis Place Published: Edinburgh Publisher: Printed by George Ramsay and Company Date Published: 1815 Description: 2 volumes. With 21 aquatint plates after drawings by Simond. 21.5x13.3 cm (8½x5¼"), rebacked period calf, morocco spine labels, spines tooled in gilt; all edges speckled. First Edition. Replete with statistics, politics, and gorgeous views of Britain at the beginning of the 19th century. Condition: Joints cracked, front cover of Vol. II detached, minor edgewear to boards; hinges cracked, ink marks on top margin of title pages, occasional foxing; very good. Lots sold without reserve are sold "as is" and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $25 for shipments to the US and $50 for shipments sent outside the US Please consider this when determining your bid amounts Item#: 359740a Headline: A French perspective on Great Britain in 1810-11