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1835 Recollections of an Excursion to the Monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha
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Description
First Edition, Leather Binding
The first edition of this work. Retaining the original half title.
Structured in a series of letters, this travel narrative describes the author's visit to two of Portugal’s most celebrated Gothic monasteries.
Beckford offers readers a romantic and atmospheric portrayal of Portuguese medieval heritage through the eyes of a wealthy English connoisseur and traveller.
Frontispiece reproduced in facsimile.
Label of Malta Garrison Library to front board, and their handwritten label and inscription to the front pastedown. Their stamp to centre of title page.
The work of the gothic novelist, writer and politician best known for 'Vathek'.
Condition
In a half morocco binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Minor loss of leather to back strip tail, with light rubbing to joint heads and board perimeters. Library label to front board. Rear hinge strained, but firmly held. Library label and inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Frontispiece reproduced in facsimile. Pages age toned due to paper type, with spotting and foxing throughout. Stamp to centre of title page.
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