Auction 38
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
By Kedem
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May 14, 2014
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 49:
Travels of James Silk Buckingham in the Middle East – London, 1821
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Travels of James Silk Buckingham in the Middle East – London, 1821
Travels In Palestine Through The Countries Of Bashan And Gilead, East Of The River Jordan, Including A Visit To The Cities Of Geraza And Gamala, In The Decapolis, J. S. Buckingham. London: Longham, Hurst, Rees, Orme&Brown, 1821. English. 1st edition.
Travels of James Silk Buckingham through Eretz Israel, Bashan, Gilead and East of the River Jordan. Accompanied by illustrations and nine map-plates including a large map (folded) of Eretz Israel, two maps of Jerusalem ("Ancient Jerusalem" and "Modern Jerusalem"), map of the city of Jerash and sketches of buildings and temples in the city. James Silk Buckingham, (1786-1855), an English writer, native of Fleshing. Went on a journey to the Middle East in 1815. During his tour he went through Egypt, Lebanon, Acre, Nazareth, Caesarea, Jaffa, Ramla, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Jerash, and more.
XXV, [2],553 pp + [9] plates. 28 cm. Good condition. Foxing marks. Damages to spine and to binding. Front binding partly detached.
