Description of the East and Some Other Countries. Vol. I: Observations on Egypt. Vol. II, part 1: Observations on Palæstine or the Holy Land, Syria, Mesopotamia, Cyprus, and Candia. Vol. II, part 2: Observations on the Islands of the Archipelago, Asia Minor, Thrace, Greece, and some other parts of Europe (complete set)
Item #M7225
Rare complete set of 2 volumes (containing all three parts), in the first edition. W. Bowyer and J. P. Knapton, London, 1743-1745. Folio. Volume I: vi, [8], 310 pages, 75 engraved plates (numbered 1-32 and 34-76, as plate 33 was never issued), of which some folding. Volume II, part 1: xi & 268 pages, 36 engraved plates of which some folding. Volume II, part 2: vii & 308 pages, 67 engraved plates of which some folding, in total 178 plates and maps (all accounted for). Title pages vignettes, engraved dedications after Gravelot. Full calf re-backed with red leather labels on spine and six raised bands. Bookplate of Thomas Boswall Esqu. of Blackadder. An excellent copy. From the library of Egyptologist Andrew H. Gordon. Language: English. Relevant subjects: Egypt: Travelers & Egyptologists.
Language: English.
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