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ANTIQUARIAN: OVER THE ANDES (1896) by: Reading RelicsEmbark upon a magnificent late-Victorian journey across the rugged peaks and vibrant cultures of South America with May Crommelin\'s legendary work, Over the Andes. Published in London by Richard Bentley and Son in 1896, this exquisite volume serves as both a historical travelogue and a stunning artistic record of the Argentine, Chile, and Peru during a golden era of British exploration. Crommelin’s prose is sharp, romantic, and deeply observant, capturing the architectural beauty, local customs, and dramatic mountain landscapes with an unmatched classical flair.This beautiful edition features original blue cloth boards accented by elegant cream-parchment style corners, completed by brilliant gilt spine lettering. Intended for the true connoisseur of travel literature, the volume preserves its majestic uncut deckled edges, evoking the authentic tactile feel of a late 19th-century private library treasure. Complete with full-page illustrations depicting iconic scenes such as the Old House of the Spanish Viceroys in Lima, this book stands as a testament to the timeless spirit of BIBLIOGRAPHIC Book Title: Over the Andes: From the Argentine to Chili and Peru
● Author / Creator: May Crommelin
● Publisher / Date: Richard Bentley and Son (1896)
● Binding / Format: Hardcover Cloth with Parchment Corners, Uncut Deckled Edges
● Topic / Language: South American Exploration and Travel in CONDITION & copy is offered in Good antiquarian condition. The exterior cloth shows moderate surface rubbing, and the cream-toned corners display natural age-related browning and minor spotting. Internally, there is heavy, natural foxing to the title page, frontispiece, and early leaves, which is highly characteristic of Victorian paper stock from this era. The deckled page edges remain uncut and show typical minor dust-soiling and gentle wear. Previous owner pencil marks and price notations are present on the endpapers (including \"£130-00\" and faint code inscriptions), reflecting its curated journey through notable PROTECTED CURATED classic volumes are packed securely using layered protective wraps to prevent transit bends, moisture, or transport wear. Fully tracked shipping worldwide.
