Round The World on A Wheel John Foster Fraser 1899 1st edition cycling touring

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Round The World on A Wheel being the narrative of Bicycle ride on nineteen thousand two hundredand thirty seven miles through seventeen countries and across three continentsby John Foster Fraser, S Edward Lunn and F H Lowe by John Foster Fraserpublished by Methuen & Co 1899 1st edition / printing In good condition green blue and white pictorial buckram boards, small split to top right of spine and chipped to base. blue and white overlay has been removed in places. Corners bumped. Front hinge cracked but binding secure if a little shaky. Book plate of Sir Hugh Clifford to ffep. Light age toning to front and rear endpapers, very occasional mark to the text but free from foxing.The story of this amazing around the world cycle tour which started on July 17th 1896 and ended on August 29th 1898. Illustrated with some black and white plates and photographs to the text.