1854 Morell Algeria Topography Political Social History French Africa Map First

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! Algeria: The Topography and History, Political, Social and Natural of French Africa By John Reynell Morell 1854 - London - Nathaniel Cooke 8.5" by 6", xv, 490pp DETAILS An early edition of Algeria: The Topography and History, Political, Social and Natural of French Africa b y John Reynell Morell, illustrated with eleven engraved plates, further engravings integrated with text and a foldout Map of the Political, Administrative and Military Divisions of Algeria, Drawn from Official Documents. First edition.With a preface to front, written in two parts Topography and Statistics and History and followed by four sections of appendices on antiquities, language, commerce and agriculture and natural history. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, sound but with some wear to extremities, rubbing and marks to boards. One spine label absent, joints starting, front hinge tender, rear strained with backstrip lifting. Internally, text block firmly bound. Bright but with occasional spots and handling marks. With closed tears to map and odd slight closed tears to some pages. Overall: GOOD ONLY If you want to keep an eye on what is coming up, just add us to your favourites list ! CONTACT US We are always happy to help and can be contacted at our office hours are: Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm GMT GUARANTEE read more