This beautiful First English Translated Edition of Earthquakes by Arnold Boscowitz was published by George Routledge and Sons in 1890. It in a translation from the original French. It's bound in original pictorial maroon cloth over bevelled boards. All edges gilt.
It's in very good condition with light wear to the corners and extremities of the book. The book has a slight forward lean and there is light soiling to the and scratching to the boards. The back board shows a faint splash mark. The spine is slightly faded, with crushing to the spine ends.
Inside, there is a presentation plate glued to the front pastedown. The pages show light age toning and occasional foxing. There are slight cracks to the gutter in places but the pages remain tight to the binding.
Dimensions approximately 18.5cm x 12.7cm x 2cm. The book features numerous black and white illustrations.
Dimensions approximately 20.5cm x 14.5cm x 3.8cm.
The book will arrive hand wrapped in patterned wallpaper and string.
I use a range of eco friendly, 100% recyclable jiffy bags and boxes, and whenever possible I use brown paper tape. The green bubble wrap is oxo-degradable and the clear bubble wrap is 100% recyclable. I also reuse boxes when I feel it's appropriate (if the boxes are sturdy enough).