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Click here to see our other books! Switzerland; or, A Journal of a Tour and Residence in that Country in the Years 1817, 1818 and 1819 L. Simond 1823 John Murray : London 8.5" by 5.5" vii, 520; [8], 500pp SUMMARY A smart complete two volume set of an account of travels in Switzerland. Leather Binding,Rebound Overall Condition: Good 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 complete two volume set of Switzerland; or, A Journal of a Tour and Residence in that Country in the Years 1817, 1818 and 1819 which is followed by a historical sketch on the manners and customs of ancient and modern Helvetia by L. Simond, author of Journal of a Tour and Residence in Great Britain during the years 1810 and 1811. This is a second edition copy of this work, with the first being published in 1822. A fascinating and comprehensive reflection on Switzerland and its history. CONDITION In half morocco binding with marbled covered boards. Externally, generally smart with some fading and rubbing to the spine and some marks to the boards. Gift inscriptions to the leaf after the front free endpaper dated 2005. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright pages with some spots to the first and last few pages of both volumes. Overall Condition: Good 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