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Copland. A History of the Island of Madagascar.

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Copland. A History of the Island of Madagascar.

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[Africa] Copland, Samuel. A History of the Island of Madagascar comprising a political account of the Island, the Religion, Manners, and Customs of the Inhabitants, and its Natural Production: with an Appendix, containing a History of the several attempts to introduce Christianity into the Island. Burton and Smith, London, 1822. First Edition. 8vo. xv, 369, [1], errata leaf, folding frontis map. Contemporary quarter leather over marbled boards, red leather spine label. Grandidier 1097.Condition: Minor rubbing, some cracking starting to spine leather. Occasional spotting. Map backed on linen, small library stamp on map, faintly on title page.Provenance: From the Library of the Godfather of Biodiversity, Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy.

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Copland. A History of the Island of Madagascar.

Name: Copland. A History of the Island of Madagascar.
SKU: 140615971
Price: 210 USD
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