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THB[Travel and Exploration] Rare First Continental Handbook of Travel - Howell, Forren Travell, 1650.
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Howell, James. Instructions and Directions For Forren Travell. Shewing by what cours, and in what compas of time, one may take an exact Survey of the Kingdomes, and States of Christendome, and arrive to the practicall knowledge of the Languages, to good purpose. With a new Appendix for Travelling into Turkey and the Levant parts. London: Printed by W.W. for Humphrey Moseley, 1650. 2nd Edition, enlarged; the first being printed in 1642. 5 1/2 by 3 1/4 inches in full contemporary calf binding, rebacked and with red leather label to the spine. Wing H-3081.(11), 140 p. (Illustrated title, title, portrait of Prince Charles) Often described as the first Continental handbook for travelers.
A few pages with red lining or marks in the text or margins; covers rubbed; contents solid and otherwise clean. Very Good example of a rare travel guide.Condition
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