Argentina past & present old 1910 in English WH Koebel 1st Ed History Photos Map

Description: UP FOR AUCTION: RARE BOOK: Argentina : Past and Present by W. H. Koebel, illustrated with about 90 old photos and a large, 17-inch by 10-inch, color, fold-out map of Argentina, Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co Ltd, London, UK, 1910, 1st Edition (1910 is only date stated on Title Page), 1910, Printed by Spottiswoode and Co., Ltd., Colchester, UK, Large Hardcover Book, 455 Pages, in English Language only, This is a vintage, 1st edition book by William Henry Koebel (1872 – 1923), English author and businessman. He is best remembered today for his books on trade and travel within Portugal (and Madeira), the Caribbean, Central America and South America. (from his Wikipedia page) This book is an illustrated description of Argentina, as of 1910. It includes about 84 antique photos and a 1910 fold-out map. See actual book in ebay pics above. It is a nice, historic, original, vintage, 1910 book. Acceptable Condition [ No Dustjacket, Cover's edges are worn from shelf-handling (see pics), Covers and spine are somewhat smudged (see pics), Front endpaper has signature of former owner ("Capt. Jacob Grimand S.S. Bakersfield" (?); see pics), Title Page and Preface have ink-stamps of "Knights of the Cross, Buenos Aires" (see pics), Text is lightly to moderately foxed throughout (see pics); otherwise, book is tight with strong hinges, solid, well-illustrated, and sharply printed with about 84 old photos and a large fold-out map of Argentina] 455 pages ; Large: approx. 10" x 6.5" x 2.25", blue and white-striped cloth covers with gilt titles, Gilded top edge, Hardcover Book Welcome International ebay Shoppers.I will reduce price of combining shipping. Domestic shipping includes tracking. Please visit my other auctions, and email any questions. Thanks for looking!

Price: 45 USD

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

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