Henry Yule
London: John Murray, 1871. First Edition. Publishers Fine Leather Bindings. Description: [Fine Binding]. Two volumes, complete. Full polished split tree calf, raised bands, red and green morocco title lables, elaborate gilt compartments and inner dentelles, tooled boards, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, (9.5 x 6.5 inches). First Edition Thus, Newly Translated and Edited with Notes. 409, 525 pages with Index; with maps and engraved illustrations many folding and in color, including the large fold-out the "Ruc's Egg." "Henry Yule's most important contribution was in clarifying Polo's routes by identifying and matching the medieval geographic place names used by Polo and his transcribers with their actual present-day locations and names." Provenance: Bookplates of Louis Henry Bristol designed by W.F. Hopson, 1907. Condition: Binding and hinges are strong, leather joints have been reinforced, inside joint of volume one shows some small paper loss to inside hinge due to repair. Internally bright and clean with only a faint amount of sporadic foxing. A beautiful set in great condition.. VG+. Item #1156
Price: $1,500.00