LES AMUSEMENS DE SPA: OR THE GALLANTRIES OF THE SPAW [SPA] IN GERMANY Containing the Nature of the Several Springs, with their Singular Virtues and Uses, the Reasons (Besides that of Drinking the Waters) Why they are Frequented by People of Quality. The Various Diversions and Amusements of the Place. Many Secret Histories a
Hardcover
1737 · London
by [Pollnitz, Karl Ludwig, Freiherr von]
London: Ward and Chandler, 1737. Second edition. Hardcover. Very good/No dust jacket. Containing the Nature of the Several Springs, with their Singular Virtues and Uses, the Reasons (Besides that of Drinking the Waters) Why they are Frequented by People of Quality. The Various Diversions and Amusements of the Place. Many Secret Histories and Adventures of the Principal Persons Resorting to it. London: Ward and Chandler, 1737. (Hans de Veil, translator). 2 vols. Second edition. 6 folding copper engravings in vol. I, 7 in vol. II. [6], 232; [4], 270, [4]+ ad pp. Hardcover. 16mo. Rebacked in dark brown speckled calf. 5 raised bands ruled in gilt, contrasting leather lettering label to spine, boards ruled in gilt, all edges speckled. Extremities lightly bumped, rubbed and worn. Pressure points scuffed; corners repaired. Spines and boards lightly chipped. Edges and pages lightly toned with light scattered foxing and staining. 3.5 x 8 cm section has been removed from ffep in each volume. Hinges and various signatures starting to spring. Overall quite good, interior still bright and tight. Very good/No dust jacket. (Multiple volumes - extra shipping charges apply) (Insurance required to ship this item). (Inventory #: 29806)