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BENSON, Robert.

Sketches of Corsica; or, a journal written during a visit to that island, in 1823. with an outline of its history , and specimens of the language and poetry of the people


Longman, London 1825. First edition. 8vo., 195pp., double-page genealogy, table, errata, and directions to binder at end, wood-engraved title-page vignette, aquatint frontispiece and 4 aquatint plates (1 hand-coloured), light spotting and offsetting, contemporary polished calf gilt, covers ruled in gilt, spine in five compartments, red morocco labels to second and fourth, others gilt, a very good copy.

Abbey Travel 76.

Price: £ 380
US Dollar Price: $ 560
Stock Number: 58263

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Image of BENSON, Robert. Sketches of Corsica; or, a journal written during a visit to that island, in 1823. with an outline of its history , and specimens of the language and poetry of the people