Publishers original wrappers, slightly worn round edges, Extract from La revue Americaine et Orientale, scattered foxing. Main Heritage Shelves General ... Show morePublishers original wrappers, slightly worn round edges, Extract from La revue Americaine et Orientale, scattered foxing. Main Heritage Shelves General DC225 .P66 1860 Book Item-ID: i23707185 BIB-ID: 2505678 Show less
Rare first edition. - About Arabian customs and ways of thinking about politics, war, oppression, freedom etc. Commandant Charles-Louis-Florentin... Show moreRare first edition. - About Arabian customs and ways of thinking about politics, war, oppression, freedom etc. Commandant Charles-Louis-Florentin Richard, former "Chef des affaires arabes", chose for his essay the setting of an Algerian marketplace. After extensive descriptions of the surroundings, the market, the colours, etc., several characters expound their various ideas and opinions in dialogue form. - Strong foxing throughout; slight inkstain to several quires. Main Heritage Shelves General DS759 .R53 1860 Book Item-ID: i1687545x BIB-ID: 1510964 Show less