{"product_id":"the-holy-land-egypt-and-nubia-2-volumes-folio-society-limited-edition","title":"The Holy Land \u0026 Egypt and Nubia, 2 volumes (Folio Society Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolio Society limited facsimile edition. First edition thus. Numbered on limitation page, 20 of 1000.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal, full-size 2010 facsimile. NOT smaller later reproduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published across six volumes between 1842 and 1849, these volumes represent the culmination of the artistic work undertaken during Robert's expedition to the Egypt and the Holy Land. The resulting publication was highly influential back in Britain, creating a picturesque version of the East that held its influence for centuries. Almost 200 years since original publication, the works created by Roberts are housed in institutions such as the Library of Congress in Washington and London's Victoria and Albert Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth volumes come in wine red buckram slipcases. Bound in illustrated wine red buckram. Titling to spine in gilt. Covers illustrated in blocked gilt and black.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: Fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Impeccably preserved. All volumes and contents fine in like slipcase. Both spectacular copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 volumes. Folio Society Limited Edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e The Folio Society, 2010. Elephant Folio. Both volumes original cloth in cloth slipcase. Pages: vol.I: [iv], 286; vol.II: [iv], 260. 247 chromolithographic plates, 2 folding maps.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is very large and heavy. Within Australia, it may require additional postage costs. For international shipping, the postage costs are sure to be substantial. Please contact rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au if you would like to discuss a quote regarding postage rates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47887473279219,"sku":"1110002900921","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/Untitleddesign_5.png?v=1760325285","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-holy-land-egypt-and-nubia-2-volumes-folio-society-limited-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}