Description : The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, & Nubia. After Lithographs by Louis Hache from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts, R.A. with historical descriptions by the Reverend George Croly, L.L.D. * Vol. I - Jerusalem and Galilee. * Vol. II - The Jordan and Bethlehem. * Vol. III - Idumea and Petra. * Vol. IV [- Nubia and Egypt]. FIRST QUARTO EDITION. Four (of six) volumes bound in two. Pictorial titles, c. 168 tinted lithographs. Ex-library, trace foxed. Contemporary half calf, spine gilt, broken. Large 4to. Abbey Travel II 388.
• This monumental series of views of ancient sites in the Near and Middle East created by British artist David Roberts work was one of the most important and elaborate ventures of 19th-century publishing, and the apotheosis of the tinted lithograph.
Roberts's intent was to produce lithographs based on his watercolor sketches for sale to the public. Belgian engraver Louis Haghe produced a total of 248 lithographs based on this later series of watercolors, which were published monthly in sets of six, to form two series, The Holy Land (1842-5) and Egypt and Nubia (1846-9). These were a commercial success, and in 1855-6, Day & Son published the entire series together in six volumes.
Roberts published the results of his travels between 1842 and 1849 in six large format volumes, to great critical and popular acclaim. The success of the folio issue was sufficient to persuade Day & Son to take on the publication of the present quarto edition.
London, Day &, 56.
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About the lot N° 333 Title : Roberts, David. Kestenbaum & Company, auctioneer, New York, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts & Autograph Letters Sale date : 02 May 2013It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
