A Journal of Travels in Egypt, Arabia Petraea, and the Holy Land.
by MILLARD, David
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Some very minor spotting to a few leaves and light wear to binding; tight and sound.
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Cornish, Lamport & Co.,, [1848].. First illustrated edition.. publisher's full embossed leather; gilt spine.. Some very minor spotting to a few leaves and light wear to binding; tight and sound.. 8vo,. Engraved text illustrations.. Inscribed (but not signed) on the front free endpaper: "Mrs. Mary Lyon, with respects of her Brother, The Author."
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54060
- Title
- A Journal of Travels in Egypt, Arabia Petraea, and the Holy Land.
- Author
- MILLARD, David
- Illustrator
- Engraved text illustrations.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's full embossed leather; gilt spine.
- Book Condition
- Used - Some very minor spotting to a few leaves and light wear to binding; tight and sound.
- Edition
- First illustrated edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Cornish, Lamport & Co.,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- [1848].
- Pages
- 348 pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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