Description: Click here to see our other books! The Tricolor on the Atlas Francis Pulszky 1854 T. Nelson and Sons : London 8" by 5.5" [5] vi, [1] 10-402pp SUMMARY The first edition of this history of the French invasion of Algeria, translated and compiled from various sources, most notably the descriptions of Dr Moritz Wagner. Colour Plates,First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding Overall Condition: 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 A fascinating and descriptive account of the French invasion of Algeria, which began in 1827 after a disagreement between Hussein Dey, the ruler of the Deylik of Algiers, and the French consul. This work is divided into three parts, a description of the regency of Algeria, the native races of the regency of Algeria, and the history of the regency of Alergia.This work has been translated and compiled from various source material, most notably the descriptions and accounts of Dr Moritz Wagner, a German naturalist who explored Algeria from 1836 to 1839. Written by Francis Pulszky, a Hungarian politician and writer. The first edition of this work. Illustrated with four double-paged lithographic plates. Collated and complete. Containing a prize bookplate to the front pastedown: 'German, French, and English Protestant Institute, Gothic House, Clapham Rise, London, Distribution of Prizes Midsummer 1855, 2nd Class, 1st Prize, Merited by Richard Trevelyan, and presented to him by his sincere Friend, the Principal'. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, some light shelf wear to the boards and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Spine is slightly faded and cloth is split to both joints. Prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, hinges are strained and binding is slightly tender. Pages are generally bright and clean. Overall Condition: 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
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Topic: History
Publisher: T. Nelson and Sons
Author: Francis Pulszky
Binding: Cloth
Subject: History
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1854
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
