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CARNE, John (1789-1844). Syria, the Holy Land & Asia Minor. London and Paris: Fisher & Son, & Co., n.d. [1842].
3 volumes in one, 4to (270 x 210 mm). 121 steel-engraved plates including maps and additional title-pages (some spotting to plates). Modern half calf antique, marbled sides, spine in 6 compartments with raised bands, black morocco lettering-piece in the second, gilt centerpieces in others, marbled edges.
Early edition with striking views drawn by W.H. Bartlett, William Purser, etc.