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1787réf. 620600London: Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson 1787. Hardcover. Very Good. First English-language edition translated from the French. Volume II only of two. Octavo. iii ii-iv 1 2-500 16 index and errata pp. Illustrated with three fold-out engravings as called for: ruins of Palmyra in Syria following the table of contents "Plan of the Temple of the Sun at Balbec" between pages 232-3 and "View of the Square Court of the Temple of the Sun at Balbec" between pages 235-6. Later half polished leather and marbled papercovered boards spine in six compartments red and brown leather spine labels gilt page edges sprinkled. Owner name "James Robb New York 1863" on front fly. Binding rubbed and edgeworn text with occasional toning foxing and corner creases plates somewhat foxed with a bit of creasing and one small stain and one small marginal chip two instances of small relatively amateur paper repair in the margins title page and a leaf of the index index somewhat tanned and foxed a sound very good copy of the second volume of this highly respected 18th Century travelogue. Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson hardcover books
1787réf. 000012449London: G.G.J. and J. Robinson 1787. First English language edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 2 vol. 8vo. 4 i-xii 1 2-418 4; 5 ii-iv 1 2-500 18 pp. Contemporary tree calf with the spines in six compartments two red morocco labels lettered in gold on each spine spines with gold tooling including shining suns; all edges decoratively stained yellow. A very attractive binding indeed. Illustrated with two folding maps and with three copper-engraved folding plates. Atabey 1303. Cox I 235. Lowndes V 2790. University of Toronto British Armorial Bindings "Smith John Sir 1st Baronet 1744 -1807". Baronet John Smith's bookplates on each volume's front pastedown. Smith was the first in the Smith-Marriott Baronetcy. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Smith also served as the High Sheriff of Dorset. Originally published in Paris in 1787 this is the first English Language edition. Completing the title page: Containing the present natural and political state of those countries their productions arts manufactures and commerce; with observations on the manners customs and goverment of the Turks and Arabs. According to Cox this is "one of the most exact and valuable works of the kind ever published . ". Volney served in the Estates-General and was later imprisoned during the reign of terror before gaining favor with Napoleon. His visit to Syria and Egypt was inspired by a love of ancient history and philology. A fascinating Enlightenment-era travel narrative of the Near East beautified by its detailed maps and illustrations. Joints show some wear but the bindings are secure and firm. A bookplate was removed from each free front endpaper with volume one's endpaper showing two small spots of loss. Each endpaper has a small inscription denoting these as first editions. G.G.J. and J. Robinson hardcover books
2016réf. Gyan-9789353039561Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 2. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 5.3 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2016réf. Gyan-9789353039561Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 2. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 5.3 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2016réf. Gyan-9789353201524Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 1. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 4.39 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2016réf. Gyan-9789353201524Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 1. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 4.39 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
réf. ria9783744762496_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Travels through Syria and Egypt in the Years 1783-85 - Vol. 2 is an unchanged high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1787. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science travel an paperback
réf. ria9783744756860_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Travels through Syria and Egypt in the Years 1783 1784 and 1785 - Vol. I is an unchanged high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1787. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and scie paperback
réf. 0266408893.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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1805réf. 965F7London: G. Robinson; T. Davison 1805 . Leather. Very Good. 9" by 6". Not Stated. The third English language translation of comte de Volney's detailed and charmingly illustrated account of his late eighteenth century travels in Syria and Egypt. The third edition in the English language of this work complete in two volumes.Volney a French philosopher and historian travelled extensively through the Levant documenting his observations on the geography climate agriculture society and political conditions of the regions he visited.Volney combines empirical observation with critical analysis of Islamic societies and ancient ruins studying the decline of the once-prosperous civilisation.Illustrated with a folding frontispiece two folding maps to volume I and with two folding plates to volume II.Collated complete.With the bookplate of G. A. F. H. Bridgeman to front pastedowns and Weston Library bookplates to rear pastedowns. Rebacked in calf retaining original calf boards. Endpapers renewed. Significant rubbing to board perimeters otherwise externally excellent. Armorial bookplates to front pastedowns library bookplates to rear pastedowns. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean with only the odd spot. Significant spotting to plates. Very Good G. Robinson; T. Davison hardcover
réf. M7236aComplete set of 2 volumes in the first edition. Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson Pater-Noster-Row London 1787. In-8 418 & 500 pages. Contemporary full leather rubbed a tape repair on the title page of volume I reinforcing leather strip on front inside hinge of both volumes occasional moderate foxing traces of an erased stamp on the last page of vol. II otherwise a good set. From the library of Egyptologist Charles Cornell Van Siclen III VSX. Language: French/Français. This set ships from the USA shipping costs will be updated accordingly TXR. Relevant subjects: Egypt: Travelers & Egyptologists. unknown
réf. ria9783744760041_inpPaperback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Travels Through Syria and Egypt in the Years 1783 1784 and 1785 - Vol. II is an unchanged high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1788. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and scie paperback
2026réf. LRB27038411Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 538 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1787. Text in English. This work is a detailed account of the travels of Constantin-François Volney through Syria and Egypt between 1783 and 1785. The book provides a vivid description of the landscapes cultures and historical sites encountered during his journey offering valuable insights into the region during the late 18th century. Volney's observations on architecture religion and society remain of significant interest to historians and scholars of the Middle East. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
2026réf. LRB50012230Paris: Editions Recreasoft 2026 Language: English. Approximately 542 pages. Volume 2 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1787. Text in English. This work by Constantin-François Volney recounts his travels through Syria and Egypt during the years 1783 1784 and 1785. A significant contribution to 18th-century travel literature it offers detailed observations on the geography culture and history of the regions visited. Volney's account provides valuable insights into the social and political conditions of the time making it an important resource for historians and scholars of the Middle East. Book images are non-contractual. Editions Recreasoft. Softcover. New. Editions Recreasoft paperback
réf. DADAX3744756866Hansebooks 2017-04-10. paperback. New. 5.99x1.00x8.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Hansebooks paperback
1788réf. 121627London: G.G.J. and J. Robinson 1788. Second Edition. Hardcover. Very good. 2 vols.: xii 418; iv 500 15 p. 22 cm. 5 engraved fold-out plates including 2 maps. 1. Full tree-calf leather. Corners lightly bumped. Vol. 2. Small dent on bottom of rear board in vol. 1 as well as a bit of soiling to lower edge of text block. Vol. 2 has large horizontal tear in p. 327 chip in third plate and dampstains to front pastedown and inner margins of first pages. Paper bright and clean. Title continues: "Containing The present Natural and Political State of those Countries their Productions Arts Manufactures and Commerce; with Observations on the Manners Customs and Government of the Turks and Arabs." Volney 1757-1820 was a well-travelled learned man. He embarked on a journey to the Near East in late 1782 and spent nearly seven months in Ottoman Egypt. Afterwards he lived for nearly two years in Greater Syria in what is today Lebanon and Israel in order to learn Arabic. He returned to France in 1785 where he spent the following two years compiling his notes and writing these volumes. He continued to travel in later years being expelled from the U.S.A. as a suspected spy in 1797. It seems his life was always an adventure for he narrowly escaped the guillotine during the French Revolution. Of interest in these well-preserved volumes is the account given of the Arabic press at the convent of Marhanna vol. 2 pp. 190-191 with a catalogue of books printed there p. 196. On the macabre side is the extensive discussion of diseases prevalent in Egypt including smallpox blindness cutaneous eruptions plague and Neapolitan Disease which seems to be syphilis vol. 1 pp. 240-258. Indexed. G.G.J. and J. Robinson hardcover
réf. 1853London: printed for G.G.J. and J. Robinson Pater-Noster-Row 1788. Hardcover. Good. Octavo. Two volumes. I:iv xii 418pp.; II: iv iv 500 xvpp. Second English edition. I: 2 A6 B8-Z8 Aa8-Dd8 Ee2; II: 4 B8-Z8 Aa8-Ii8 Kk2 Ll8. With half-titless to both volumes present. Contemporary calf rehinged at an earlier date. Some scuffing and wear to covers hinges still tender. With two folding maps of Syria and Egypt and two plates of buildings in the two countries plus a folding plan. ESTC T12218. 0 London: printed for G.G.J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row, 1788 hardcover
