Burton, Isabel The Life of Captain Richard F. Burton ... With numerous portraits,illustrations, and maps. In Two Volumes London: Chapman & Hall, 1893 Highly desirable presentation set of Lady Burton's biography of her husband, the famed explorer and linguist. The inscription reads "To Mrs. Frederic Chapman, With Isabel Burton's best regards. 1893" (BURTON, SIR RICHARD F.) First Edition. 2 vols., 8vo. . Original black cloth, spine titles gilt, gilt vignettes on boards and spines. Inscribed card from Isabel Burton presenting the work to the wife of publisher Frederic Chapman tipped in at pastedown of Vol. 1. Loosely inserted is a contemporary advertisement for a bronze medallion of R. F. Burton by Henry Page. Light rubbing to volumes, faint sunning to spines and wear at ends Price: USD 2,500.00 other currencies   order no. 37284    inquire

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