Landscape Illustrations of The Bible, consisting of Views of the Most Remarkable Places mentioned in the Old and New Testaments. From Original Sketches Taken on the Spot engraved by W. and E. Finden, In Two Volumes,
London: John Murray, Albermarle Street, 1836. Leather bound. [NON-FICTION][ARCHITECTURAL] [RELIGION]. Sold Also by Charles Tilt, Fleet Street, 1836.
Two volumes. 8vo; unpaginated; smooth brown calf decorated with triple gilt-stamped borders and corner rosettes; 5 banded spine, gilt ornamentation, two red leather gilt-stamped labels; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers, gilt-dentelles; thick cream-colored paper stock; Vol. I: 48 plates + pictorial half-title with watermarked tissue guards, Vol. II: 46 plates + pictorial half-title and watermarked tissue guards in Vol. II; publisher’s red silk bookmark ribbon; light sunning to front board of Vol. II and bowing of boards, else fine. Near fine. Item #1513
A detailed walk through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures visiting landmarks cited in the text. Illustrated with highly detailed engravings, and one or two pages of text. Multiple artists contributed to the work and each plate states the artist’s name. The engraver’s name is also stated on each plate and include such British notables as Edward F. and William Finden, John Cousens, and William Radcliffe [Radclyffe]. The text explains the origins of the site’s name, the Biblical reference, the site’s importance and place in history. An interesting and important account of Biblical locales, the ancient world, and the Middle East.
Price: $500.00