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Notes during a visit to Egypt, Nubia, The Oasis, Mount Sinai and Jerusalem.
por Sir Frederick Henniker
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- first
- Condição
- Usado
- Livreiro
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
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Sobre este item
First Edition. 8vo, pp. x, [2], 340; aquatint vignette to the title page, folding panoramic frontispiece, 2 engraved plates (1 folding with a view of Mount Sinai Convent). Bound in modern half calf with red morocco lettering piece. Published by John Murray (London), 1823.
Some light wear to the rear board, a little offsetting from the engraved plates. A Near Fine copy.
This work provides an account of Sir Frederick Henniker's travels in the Middle East, primarily focusing on his travels in Egypt. The illustrations of Jerusalem and Mount Sinai Convent were engraved by George Hunt after drawings by Sir Frederick Henniker. (Abbey 376; Kalfatovic 258; Ibraham-Hilmy I.298.)
This copy has notable provenance being from the Library of the late William St Clair FBA, FRSL (1937-2021). William St Clair, was an esteemed Author and Historian, whose primary research interests included the history of books, ancient Greece and biography.
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- GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
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- Nº do estoque do livreiro
- 16
- Título
- Notes during a visit to Egypt, Nubia, The Oasis, Mount Sinai and Jerusalem.
- Autor
- Sir Frederick Henniker
- Formato/Encadernação
- Modern half calf
- Estado do livro
- Usado
- Quantidade Disponível
- 1
- Edição
- First Edition
- Editorial
- John Murray
- Local de publicação
- London
- Data de publicação
- 1823
- Peso
- 0.00 libras
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Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Vignette
- A decorative design or illustration placed at the beginning or end of a ...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
