Description: Click here to see our other books! Sunny Lands and Seas, A Voyage in the SS. 'Ceylon' Hugh Wilkinson 1883 John Murray : London 9" by 6" [5] vi-xv, 324, [1]pp SUMMARY The first edition of this illustrated travelogue about a voyage on the SS Ceylon by Hugh Wilkinson, a presentation copy signed by the author to the title page. Author's Presentation Copy,First Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Signed Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION A fascinating travelogue about a five month voyage on the SS Ceylon which took place from 1881 to early 1882. The journey was embarked upon by the author and a friend, and began in London, traveling first to Egypt. From Egypt, the journey continued through numerous cities in India, Penang, Singapore, Manila, China, Japan, and Pacific Islands. Once crossing the Pacific Ocean, the author continued on through North America, from San Francisco to New York, and finally back across the Atlantic to London. The first edition of this work.Written by Hugh Wilkinson. A presentation copy signed by the author to the title page. Inscribed to 'George Maltran Esq', with the author's kind regards. Illustrated with a frontispiece folding map, eleven full page illustrated plates, and numerous in-text illustrations.Collated and complete. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with some light shelf wear and bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Author's inscription to the title page. Internally, hinges are lightly strained and binding is slightly tender. A few spots to the first and last few pages, and the odd spot throughout, otherwise pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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: Travel
Publisher: John Murray
Author: Hugh Wilkinson
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Travel & Exploration
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: Yes
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1883
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
