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277 - East Africa – COMBES (Edmond) & TAMISIER (Maurice). A Journe…
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East Africa – COMBES (Edmond) & TAMISIER (Maurice). A Journey to Abyssinia, through the lands of the Galla, Choa and Ifat; preceded by an excursion to the ‘Happy Arabia’. 1835–1837. Paris, Louis Desessart, Publisher, 1838. 4 volumes in-8, in light-coloured half-calf, spined and decorated, with green title and volume number labels, marbled edges (contemporary binding). 335 pp.; 362 pp.; 379 pp.; 383 pp. First edition of this sought-after account. Map missing. (Chadenat, no. 5345). From 11 February 1835 to 13 March 1837, Edmond Combes and Maurice Tamisier explored the coast of Yemen and then Abyssinia. Sporadic foxing. Elegant binding.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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