1838 Holy Land ART Syria & Turkey Arabic Ruins Damascus Constantinople Allom

1838 Holy Land ART Syria & Turkey Arabic Ruins Damascus Constantinople Allom

‘Syria, The Holy Land’ is a remarkable, 19^th-century illustrated atlas by John Carne, William H. Bartlett, and Thomas Allom. Originally published in 1836 in three separate parts, this work features stunning artwork depicting attractive views of ancient Middle Eastern and Holy Land ruins as well as artist-renditions of cities such as Damascus.

Bartlett was concerned with providing picturesque views of places Western Europeans would not be able to see and, curiously, the plates are still highly desirable today due to their accuracy of Turkish architecture.

Item number: #28320

Price: $950

CARNE, John

Syria, the Holy Land, Asia Minor, &c., illustrated. In a series of views

London ; Paris : Fisher, Son, & Co., [c. 1838].

Details:

• Collation: Complete; 3 volumes
  • 1 – [4], VIII, ii, 3-80
  • 2 – 76
  • 3 – 100, [4]
  • 120 engraved plates
• References: Blackmer 291. Aboussouan 187. Weber I, 1125. Cf. Howgego II, E4
• Language: English
• Provenance:
  • Armorial bookplate – H. E. Sherwin Holt
    • Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Edward Sherwin Holt (1862-1932) was a Royal Air Force inventor and technician. He was also an avid automobilist, introducing such notable political leaders as British Prime Minister Arthur James Balfour and Prince Louis Napoleon to the joys of driving. Motto: ANIMO ET FIDE
  • Handwritten – Holt, 1860
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~11in X 8.75in (28cm x 22cm)

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