David Roberts – The Holy Land – London, Paris and New York, 19th Century – 120 Lithographic Plates – Original Bindings

The Holy Land, After Lithographs by Louis Haghe, from Original Drawings by David Roberts, R.A., with Historical Descriptions by the Rev. George Croly. London, Paris and New York: Cassell, Petter, Galpin, [ca. early 1880s]. English. Three volumes.

120 lithographic plates after drawings by David Roberts, depicting buildings, cities, landscapes and sites sacred to various religions throughout the Holy Land and the Middle East. Original bindings, illustrated and gilt.

See Lots 222 and 223 in the present catalogue.

Three volumes. Vol. I: VIII pages, 42, [5] pages + [42] plates. Vol. II: VIII pages, 43-85, [4] pages + [42] plates. Vol. III: VIII pages, 36, [4] pages + [36] plates. 32 cm. Gilt edges. Fair-good condition. Stains and light creases. Most leaves and plates detached. Various inscriptions. Handwritten dedication in first volume, dated 1893. Minor wear to bindings.