Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt, edited by Colonel [Charles] Wilson. Engravings after illustration by Harry Fenn and J. [John] D. Woodward. New York: D. Appleton and Company, [1881-1883]. Two volumes. English.
Detailed and comprehensive guidebook to Palestine and the surroundings, accompanied by 42 engraved plates, two large color maps (map of Palestine and map of Sinai and Egypt), and numerous in-text illustrations depicting views, local garments, customs and more.
Two volumes in fine leather bindings, with gilt impressions and gilt edges.
Vol. I: [1] leaf, X, 480 pp + [20] engraved plates (including title); Vol. II: X, 476 pp + [20] engraved plates (including title) and [2] maps (double plates). 31.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Small tears, mostly to tissue guards. Bookplates on inside of both front boards. Inked stamps on bottom margins of two leaves. Wear to bindings, mostly to spines and margins.