George Pollen Writings 1868 lovely scarce fine morocco leather book Archipelago topographer

topographer

According to the source

light damp staining at bottom right edge as visible in image

Left blank margin trimmed narrow at bottom as issued to facilitate folding

The writer's real identity is still debated

George Pollen Writings 1868 lovely scarce fine morocco leather book Archipelago topographer(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Americana). The Writings of George Pollen. Published 1868, New York by The Trow & Smith Book Manufacturing Company. 290 pages. Text in English. Engraved frontis portrait protected by original tissue guard. A very scarce book that was likely self published in a small number. Period full grained morocco leather binding, raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering, triple gilt ruled covers, all edges & turn