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[Skene, James Henry].
The Frontier Lands of the Christian and the Turk;
comprising Travels in the Regions of the Lower Danube...
By a British Resident of Twenty Years in the East.
London; 1853
Lithograph frontispiece and folding map.
2 volumes.
Size 6 by 9 inches
Original publisher's cloth; shelf-wear, bookplates removed, private ink ex-libris on front pastedowns & cancelled on titles.
Very good interior
Text in English
The Frontier Lands of the Christian and the Turk is a two-volume book by James Henry Skene, published in 1853, that details his travels in the regions of the Lower Danube in 1850 and 1851.
The work is a piece of travel literature that provides a 19th-century perspective on the area, which was a frontier between Christian and Ottoman (Turkish) territories.
by James Henry Skene, a British resident of the East.
The book is a travelogue describing the regions of the Lower Danube, offering a glimpse into the culture, politics, and daily life of the area during the mid-19th century.
Reserve: $283.00
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The Frontier Lands of the Christian and the Turk;
comprising Travels in the Regions of the Lower Danube...
By a British Resident of Twenty Years in the East.
London; 1853
Lithograph frontispiece and folding map.
2 volumes.
Size 6 by 9 inches
Original publisher's cloth; shelf-wear, bookplates removed, private ink ex-libris on front pastedowns & cancelled on titles.
Very good interior
Text in English
The Frontier Lands of the Christian and the Turk is a two-volume book by James Henry Skene, published in 1853, that details his travels in the regions of the Lower Danube in 1850 and 1851.
The work is a piece of travel literature that provides a 19th-century perspective on the area, which was a frontier between Christian and Ottoman (Turkish) territories.
by James Henry Skene, a British resident of the East.
The book is a travelogue describing the regions of the Lower Danube, offering a glimpse into the culture, politics, and daily life of the area during the mid-19th century.
Reserve: $283.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1853 FRONTIER LANDS of CHRISTIAN & TURK antique 2 VOLUMES w/ MAP by J.Skene
Estimate $350-$400
Starting Price
$140
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Aug 4, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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