Description: L U I S P O R R E T T A F I N E ARTS & A N T IQ U E S RARE & INTERESTING BOOKS ANTIQUES / PAINTINGS / ENGRAVINGS / CHINA & GLASS / ART RESTORATION DAVID ROBERTS - Holy Land / Syria / Egypt etc. 3 x Folio Volumes 1849 Very Rare!ROBERTS, David (1796 1864). The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia. Published by London: F. G. Moon, 1842-1849. (1849). This three volume set is in very good condition, bound in maroon half calf with maroon pebbled buckram boards, edges a little rubbed, text block very good clean and tight. With folio sized 121 plates, numerous half plate lithographs, 120 text illustrations, all tinted lithographs by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, with a folio sized lithograph of David Roberts in Vol I. The tomes measure 24.5" x 18" (62.5cm x 45.7cm) and weigh around 10lbs each. Two bookplates, 1) Bookplate of John Madden (1836-1902), husband of Lady Caroline Clements an father of Caroline, Marchioness of Alesbury. 2) Arthur Beresford Cane (1864-1939, Barrister. These books are legendary and these are the third set that I have had in hand the past few decades as a book dealer. They are offered online for up to $123,000.Many thanks for your business! To ensure that we have a problem free business transaction, please briefly review the notes below. Thank you!PLEASE READ OUR SHIPMENT AND PAYMENT TERMS BEFORE BUYING OR BIDDING We are Canadian dealers and delivery of items takes longer than if mailed in the US. For example, a heavy item sent via Expedited Mail may take up to ten WORKING days to arrive (14 days) , which given our in store clearance may take two weeks or more to arrive. Please be aware of this when you buy, or when you bid. We always SUBSIDISE our shipping costs which are CLEARLY stated in our advertisements. Canada Post is far more expensive compared to USPS, so before you buy or bid, please be sure that you are aware of shipping costs. WHEN REGISTERING FEEDBACK PLEASE BE AWARE OF THESE ISSUES - MANY THANKS! WE ACCEPT PAYPAL, PAYPAL WITH CREADIT CARDS, OR CREDIT CARDS AT OUR OWN SECURE SERVER •Shipping within North America is by Expedited Flat Rate Shipping Service •Payment should be made within three days of the end of the auction. We reserve the right to cancel any transactions not paid for within the three day limit •We amalgamate shipping for greater economy - so feel free to buy until it hurts! •We offer a full refund ONLY FOR ITEMS NOT AS DESCRIBED. Any items lost in the mail will be covered by our refund guarantee AFTER a Post Office search. The refund will not include the mailing costs. CANADIAN CLIENTS - Please note: GST & PST, or HST will be applied as appropriate to your Province.International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying
Price: 55000 USD
Location: West Coast Canada
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Topic: Middle East
Publisher: F.G.Moon
Author: David Roberts
Binding: Fine Binding
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Region: Europe
Illustrator: Louis Haghe
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1849
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom