Handbook for Travellers in Algeria and Tunis. Algeriers, Oran, Constantine, Carthage, etc. by Sir R. Lambert Playfair.
London: John Murray, 1887. 3rd Edition, revised & greatly augmented. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Item #375407
Sir R. Lambert Playfair’s Handbook for Travellers in Algeria and Tunis is a classic late Victorian Murray guide, offering a detailed survey of Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Carthage, and the wider regions of Algeria and Tunisia. The third edition (1887) provides practical travel information alongside historical, archaeological, and ethnographic notes, reflecting the rapid development of transport and colonial infrastructure in North Africa during the period. It includes maps, plans, and extensive local detail, making it a valuable historical source on the region’s cities, ruins, and landscapes. Original red cloth, gilt lettered. Rubbed at extremities, as is common for travel handbooks. In nice condition throughout, with no tears or loose pages. The front inside endpaper has been damaged by the removal of a pasted label by a twit at some time in the past. 8 maps, 8 preliminary pages, 344 pages, 50 pages of adverts, Size: 12 x 17.5 cms. Category: Varied Books; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
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