Abyssinia and its people or life in the land of Prester John.

£325 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A useful survey of various expeditions to Abyssinia, including much on that of Plowden. First edition; 8vo, (19.5 x 14 cm); tipped-in slip at beginning, folding coloured map, 8 coloured lithographs by Vignaud and Barrat; original blue cloth gilt, covers with marbled pattern, neat repairs to joints and extremities, a very good example; vi, 384 pp., 8 pages ads at end.

• Binding: Hardcover

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