Travels in Sweden, During the Autumn of 1812. Thomson, Thomas Collectibles Room

Travels in Sweden, During the Autumn of 1812. By Thomas Thomson and printed in London for Robert Baldwin. 1813. 918 pp. 9 x 6 . 8vo. Hardcover rebacked full leather. Overall good. Spine rebacked, with scuffing along edges and corners of boards. Hinges reinforced and additional end pages added at front and rear. Text block remains bound well. Includes an assortment of black-and-white plates and foldout maps. Some instances of creasing and tearing to foldouts. Some staining remnants. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and nicely preserved piece. Thomson, a British scientist, took advantage of the relative peace between Britain and Sweden and spent some time in the country, observing its cities, people, and places such as the Fahlun Mine.