or, Six Months Sick Leave.
Goa and the Blue Mountains or, Six Months Sick Leave.
Bentley, 1851.
First edition. Bound in contemporary full morocco with elaborate gilt borders to the covers, raised bands and gilt titles and decoration to the spine. All edges gilt. Four tinted lithograph plates and a folding map In excellent condition. Charming gift inscription from one school leaver to his friend, dated 1861.
Burton's first book, an account of his travels through south-west India, from Bombay to Goa, whilst on sick leave from the Indian Army in 1847.
Stock ID: 35810
£1,250.00
