Description
Click here to see our other books! An Excursion in France, and Other Parts of the Continent of Europe Charles Maclean 1804 T. N. Longman and C. Rees : London 8.5" by 5.5" vii [2], 2-304pp SUMMARY The scarce first edition of this English physician's account of his detainment in France under Napoleon's orders. First Edition,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce first edition of this early nineteenth century work from Charles Maclean, M. D., an English physician and political writer. Maclean's fascinating narrative relays his return to Europe after a time working for the East India Company. Travelling through France to advocate for the establishment of an international institution for the study and treatment of the plague, he was detained as a prisoner of war under Napoleon's orders, and made to prove that he had not recently entered England. Maclean details 'the unprecedented detention of the English travellers' in France, and his eventual release on the 13th December 1803. CONDITION In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Rebacked, with original back strip laid down. Losses to the paper of the boards, most concentrated to rear board. Tape reinforcements to hinges. Illustrated bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, with spotting to first few leaves, and pages otherwise generally clean. 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
darkdelusions
Such a great experience purchasing from this seller! What a large selection to choose from! All my books were securely wrapped with the utmost care, arrived exactly as described and at a good price. They were also shipped SUPER fast! I live in the US and they came from the UK and were here in a few days...quicker than books I've bought in my own country. Very highly recommend this seller. So many lovely books to choose from. I personally WOULD LOVE to have them all, but my pocketbook want let me
Downunderproducts
Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much for a truly pluperfect transaction.
DancOfDeth4f
The shipping was lightning fast, arriving in 3 days from UK to US. The book was packaged with extreme care, very important for an antique book. The overall condition of the book is also unbelievable for its age, even better than described. I’ve purchased numerous other books from this seller, and the quality and price have always been outstanding. Great eBay seller. Thanks!