Description: Click here to see our other books! Hither and Thither; or, Sketches of Travels on Both Sides of the Atlantic Reginald Fowler 1854 Frederick R. Daldy : London 9" by 6" [2], viii, 272, 16pp SUMMARY The first and only edition of this scarce travel work by Reginald Fowler, exploring Europe and North America. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first and only edition.A scarce work.Errata slip bound in before page 1. Sixteen pages of adverts to the rear.Half-title is present.An interesting mid-nineteenth century travel work, following the author as he explores the world, described through a series of vivid sketches. In this volume, Reginald Fowler describes his experiences living in New York City, as well as offering his varied impressions on the settlements in Canada, particularly along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.'Hither and Thither' looks at the society, culture, architecture and more of each city and country explored. In particular, the author visits Madeira, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Malta, Rome, New York, Canada, Kingston, Niagra, Quinte, and Montreal.Inscribed to the title page, 'E. J. Monckton with the kindest regards'. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Fading to the spine, joints, and head of the front board. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small crack to the tail of the rear joint. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional light spot. Ink inscription to the head of the title page. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Travel
Publisher: Frederick R. Daldy
Author: Reginald Fowler
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Travel & Exploration
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1854
Country/Region of Manufacture: London