Dewar dl (2 résultats)

paperback. Etat : Good. First Edition. shelf wear on the wraps. some usage markings. book remains intact and presentable. may require extra postage outside South Africa. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated turquoise cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, colour vignette to the front, publisher's brown and cream leaf end papers. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. A Ramble Round the Globe is an 1894 book by Thomas Dewar detailing his journey around the world publicising Dewars Scotch Whisky. Dewar's trip was motivated not only by a desire to market his brand, but also by medical imperatives: Dewar had been battling a persistent cold that had been growing worse, and his doctor suggested that a warmer climate could rid him of this threatening cold. Contains tissue-guarded portrait frontispiece, (xv), 316 pp + 32 pp publisher's catalogue with 220 monochrome illustrations throughout. From 'The Hall Bushey Library' with indigo stamps to the half-title and first leaf of text, paper plate to the rear board, end papers cracked, rubbing to the covers, corners and edges, text block clean. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. NINETEENTH CENTURY.…