The History of Palestine from the Patriarchal Age to the Present Time
Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black, 1852. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. iv,426pp. Gold-stamped red cloth. Expertly rebacked, retaining parts of original gold decorated spine. All gilt edges. Modern endpapers. Frontispiece etching protected by tissue guard. Fascinating work on the history of Palestine from the Patriarchal Age up to the mid 19th century. Includes introductory chapters on the geography and natural history of Palestine as well as chapters on the customs and institutions of the Hebrews. Illustrated with full-page engravings (all protected by tissue guards) and b/w in-text reproductions of drawings. Fold-out map of Palestine and its ancient divisions in rear of book, as published. Age wear and staining on binding. Remnants of original spine faded and chipped. Scuffing to gilt edges. Inscribed by previous owner on top-margin of title-page, dated 1852. Very minor foxing to some leaves throughout. Binding in fair, interior in very good condition. f to vg. Item #21176
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