Beschreibung
Bartlett made in all five journeys to the Levant and two to Jerusalem in particular, the first in 1842. This is the first work written and illustrated by himself; previously he had illustrated works by others. Bartlett died on the return from his final voyage in 1853-4 and was buried at sea. A lovely topographical travel work on Jerusalem in the mid nineteenth century. The work discusses ancient Jerusalem, and takes the reader of three walks around the city. Illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, two folding plates, twenty-two plates, and numerous in-text illustrations. Written and illustrated by William Henry Bartlett, a British artist known for his steel engravings.The second edition of William Henry Bartlett's work on his travels around Jerusalem, illustrated profusely with his engravings. The second edition of this work. Unusually clean and bright. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Inscription on the inside of the front end paper dated 1887 to Bessie Mary Box. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light markings to the boards. A little discolouration to the spine. Pages are lightly age-toned with the odd spot. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000036
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