This book is very rare and it is a first edition. There is not one of these books available at the rare book sites online or at upcoming high end auctions that I go to for researching our book finds.
The only ones available online are for view only at museums. Certainly if one of you knows of another one that is available online, please let me know and I will change my listing description accordingly. The front and back covers are still firmly attached to the rest of the book.The edges of the pages on the top, bottom and sides has a gold gilting on them. Some minor foxing and brown spotting to the pages and browning around the perimeter. The covers are still in pretty good shape.
A combination of some sort of leather and then a hardboard. The book is still firmly bound together.
There is no musty or mildewy smell or markings in the book. The book still has the original illustration of John Coustos at the age of 43 near the front of the book and then the two page pullout of Coustos being tortured in Portugal. Both pieces are still firmly attached in the book. The pull out has a 1/2 tear in it. The book is 7-7/8" tall, by 5-1/8" across, by 1-9/16 wide. The book is 400 pages in length.John Coustos actually died in the year this book was published. Let us know if you have any questions or need additional pictures. Dont be shy to make an offer, we are always open to reasonable suggestions.
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Ask all the questions you have, come see in person or send a friend to see the item on your behalf, prior to deciding to acquire it. Please check out the other rare Free Mason book, "The Constitution of Free Masonry or Ahiman Rezon" printed in 1807 that we picked up at the same time from the same consignor. Please check out our other Timeless Tokens store listings as we are regularly adding new items. We specialize in vintage artwork, books, collectibles, furniture, musical instruments, paper ephemera, marine/nautical, and clocks.
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