‎Mandeville‎

‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville knight : which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other islands and countreys / edited annotated and illustrated in facsimile by John Ashton. 1887‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 334. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1887. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville knight : which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countreys / edited annotated and illustrated in facsimile by John Ashton. 1887‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 330. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1887. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Halliwell Phillipps J. O. James Orchard ed‎

‎The voiage and travaile of Sir John Maundeville kt. which treateth of the way to Hierusalem; and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countryes 1839 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 369. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1839. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Halliwell Phillipps J. O. James Orchard ed‎

‎The voiage and travaile of Sir John Maundeville kt. which treateth of the way to Hierusalem; and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countryes 1839‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 369. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1839. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir. n Ashton John . n Halliwell Phillipps J. O. James Orchard . n‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville kt. : which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other islands and countreyes 1883 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 370. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1883. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Ashton John b. ed‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville knight which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other islands and countreys; 1887‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 335. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1887. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Ashton John b.‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville knight : which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countreys 1887‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 334. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1887. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Halliwell Phillipps J. O. James Orchard‎

‎The voiage and travaile of Sir John Maundeville kt. which treateth of the way to Hierusalem; and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countryes Reprinted from the ed. of A.D. 1725. With an introd. additional notes and glossary 1883‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 372. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1883. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Ashton John b. ed‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville knight which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other islands and countreys; 1887 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 335. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1887. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Ashton John b. ed‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville knight which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other islands and countreys; 1887 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 335. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1887. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Ashton John b. ed‎

‎The voiage and travayle of Sir John Maundeville knight which treateth of the way toward Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other islands and countreys; 1887 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 333. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1887. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir Halliwell Phillipps J. O. James Orchard‎

‎The voiage and travaile of Sir John Maundeville kt. which treateth of the way to Hierusalem; and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countryes. Reprinted from the ed. of A.D. 1725. With an introd. additional notes and glossary Volume 2 1839 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Vol: - Volume 2 Pages 376. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1839. This book is printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Volume 2 hardcover‎

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‎MANDEVILLE Sir John pseudonym fl. 1357 1371‎

‎The Voiage and Travaile of Sir John Maundevile Kt. The Voyages and Travels of Sir John Mandeville which treateth of the way to Hierusalem and of marvayles of Inde with other ilands and countryes. Reprinted from the edition of A.D. 1725. With an introduction additional notes and glossary by J.O. Halliwell‎

‎London: Edward Lumley 1839. FIRST THUS. Also including the editor's preface to the 1727 edition. Octavo. pp. xvii xii 326 2. With wood-cut frontispiece and frequent further in-text wood-cut illustrations. In publisher's green cloth with gilt titles to spine gilt crest to upper board and further blind decoration. All edges untrimmed. Bookplate of Edward Bellamy to front paste-down. Repair to gutter of rear end-papers. Slight reading lean and sunning to spine with wear to spine tail. Very good overall. Despite being almost entirely fictional the Travels of Sir John Mandeville was one of the most widely read and influential travel narratives of the late middle ages. Departing initially on pilgrimage to the Holy Places Sir John first goes to Constantinople before spending time in Jerusalem Damascus and Baghdad and then setting out as far as the island of Java and China. Along his way he encounters many monsters magicians and generally un-Christian 'Wonders of the East'. London: Edward Lumley, 1839 unknown‎

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‎MANDEVILLE Sir John supposed fl. ca 1357.‎

‎The Voiage and Travaile of Sir John Maundevile Kt. with an introduction additional notes. by J. O. Halliwell.‎

‎London: Edward Lumley 1839. 8vo. 8 4/8 x 5 inches. Frontispiece and illustrated throughout from early woodcuts preliminaries a bit spotted. Contemporary tan calf gilt rebacked preserving the original backstrip extremities scuffed. Provenance: with the small library label of Wolfgang A. Herz on the front pastedown his sale "Important Voyages and Travels" 9th December 2009 lot 50. First edition thus based on the text of the Cottonian manuscript first published in 1725. The text first appeared anonymously as "Voyages de Jehan de Mandeville chevalier" in France ca.1357. "In the book the narrator declares that he is Sir John Mandeville born and bred in St Albans who left England in 1322 and travelled the world for many years serving the sultan of Cairo and visiting the Great Khan and finally in 1357 in age and illness setting down his account of the world. This account is essentially in two parts a description of the Holy Land and the routes thither and a description of Asia and other partes infidelium. There is no historical corroboration of the author's claims. On the contrary nine-tenths of the substance of the Voyages can be precisely traced to written sources which range from Pliny to Vincent of Beauvais and include many itineraries of genuine travellers like William of Boldensele and Odoric of Pordenone and the remaining tenth almost certainly derives from sources yet to be traced. The intention of the author to produce a popular account of the world in French was possibly part of the fashion for such exotica that flourished in and about Paris c.1350. Though the framework of the narration by Sir John Mandeville is fictitious the substance is not. There can be no doubt whatsoever that the author reported in good faith what his authorities recorded and that his book was seriously intended" DNB. Catalogued by Kate Hunter. London: Edward Lumley, 1839. unknown‎

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‎MANDEVILLE Sir John d. 1372‎

‎The Voiage and Travaile�Which Treateth Of The Way To Hierusalem; And Of Marvayles Of Inde With Other Ilands And Countryes. Reprinted from the Edition of A.D. 1725 With An Introduction Additional Notes And Glossary By J.O.Halliwell‎

‎London: Edward Lumley 1839. 1839. 8vo. pp. 1 p.l. xvii v-xii 326. wood-engraved frontis. & title vignette & numerous woodcut text illus. contemporary calf rebacked with gilt spine mounted. armorial bookplate of J.A.Swan. First printed by Wynken de Worde in 1499 and long considered to be an authentic and valuable account of travels in Egypt Palestine Tartary India and the East Indies the present work is now known to be a spurious relation compiled from various sources by one Jehan d�Outremeuse a citizen of Li�ge. The present edition is based on the authoritative edition of 1725. cfCox I p. 319. Hardcover. London: Edward Lumley, 1839. Hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The voyages and travels of Sir John Maundeville kt. 1909 Leather Bound‎

‎2020. Leather Bound. New. SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE DURING COVID PANDEMIC. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1909. This book is printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng Pages 210. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The voyages and travels of Sir John Maundeville kt. 1909 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 210. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1909. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir‎

‎The voyages and travels of Sir Joh Maundeville kt 1886 Leather Bound‎

‎2019. Leather Bound. New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1886. This book is printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng Pages 182. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The Voyages and Travels of Sir John Maundeville Kt. With an introduction by Henry Morley. 1905 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 202. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1905. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The voyages and travels of Sir Joh Maundeville kt. 1886‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 154. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1886. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The voyages and travels of Sir John Mandevile knight: wherein is set down the way to the Holy Land and to Hierusalem: as also to the lands of the Great Caan and of Prestor John; to India and divers other countries: together with many and strange marvels therein. 1722‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 139. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1722. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir.‎

‎The voyages and travels of Sir Joh Maundeville kt. 1886 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - eng Pages 180. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1886. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir‎

‎The voyages and travels of Sir Joh Maundeville kt 1886‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 182. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1886. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎Mandeville John Sir‎

‎The voyages and travels 1909‎

‎2020. Paperback. New. Lang: - eng Pages 216. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1909. This book is Printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Soft Cover HARDCOVER EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. paperback‎

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‎MANDEVILLE John = Jehan d'OUTREMEUSE.‎

‎The voyages & travels of Sir John Mandevile Knight Â… to the Holy Land and to Hierusalem: as also to the lands of the Great Caan and of Prestor John: to Inde and divers other countries: .London Richard Chiswell Benjamin Walford Matthew Wotton George Conyers 1696. 4to. With a woodcut ship on the title-page and about 60 woodcut illustrations in the text mostly about 5.5 x 8 cm plus about 10 repeats. Gold-tooled red goatskin morocco by Robert Riviere in London ca. 1875/80 one of England's best binders.‎

‎4 “139” = 135 5 pp.A rare 17th-century English edition with about 60 different woodcut illustrations of a classic and partly fictional 14th-century account of travels presented as voyages of Sir John Mandeville through Turkey Egypt Ethiopia Syria Persia Arabia India and the East Indies. It was originally written in French and is thought to have been compiled from various sources by Jehan d'Outremeuse 1338-1400 of Liege. It includes many well-known stories and illustrations of monstrous people and animals in exotic lands: a man with only one enormous foot that he can use as a parasol a dog-headed man a man with his face in his chest a girl who turns into a dragon griffins nine-meter giants ants that gather gold diamonds that mate and give birth to baby diamonds and much more that spoke to the imagination. The book also includes genuine descriptions of the regions covered and gave many Europeans their first notions of the Near East Middle East India and East Indies. The part on Arabia includes an account of the birth of Mohammed.With early owner's inscription and bookplates along with a loosely inserted signed autograph letter ca. 1900. 8 leaves with their margins extended at the fore-edge and foot the title-page and last page somewhat worn and dirty but further in good condition with a few minor fedects. The spine is slightly faded but the binding is still very good.l Arber Term catalogues II p. 593 item 8; ESTC R217088 5 copies; Wing M417 same 5 copies. unknown‎

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