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Conway, Derwent (i.e. Henry David Inglis). Switzerland, the South of France, and the Pyrenees in MDCCCXXX. 2 vols.

With engr. frontispiece (Chillon Castle) and an engr. map of Switzerland in vol. I and an engr. frontispiece (Vaucluse) in vol. II. 284 pp.; 308 pp. Small 8vo. Contemp. full calf, spine with black label, gilt. – Edinburgh and London, Constable, Hurst, Chance, 1831.

First edition. Henry David Inglis (al. Derwent Conway, 1795–1835) was a Scottish travel writer and journalist. – Extremities of boards slightly rubbed. Brownish offsetting to pp. 32 and 33 of vol. I due to inlaid paper sheet. Good in all. – Best.-Nr. 24974