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1788Best.-Nr. ST10830London: Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson 1788. Second Edition in English. 216 x 137 mm. 8 1/2 x 5 3/8". Two volumes. VERY FINE CONTEMPORARY FLAMED CALF flat spines ruled in gilt red morocco label on each spine. Three engraved folding plates views and plan and two engraved folding maps. Front pastedowns with the armorial bookplate of Penelope Vaughn. Cox I 235 citing French edition of 1787; Lowndes IV 2790; Graesse VI 389 both citing English edition of 1787. ◆A handful of paper flaws one causing a short tear without loss just into text a half dozen leaves with light marginal soiling apparently incurred in the print shop top inch of front joint of second volume slightly cracked two bottom corners a bit bumped and rubbed but A VERY FINE COPY INSIDE AND OUT the bindings lustrous and scarcely worn the text bright and clean and the plates all remarkably well preserved. The author's first book this item is called by Chambers "one of the most exact and valuable works of its kind ever published" Cox quoting Chambers' "Cyclopaedia: or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences". The Blackmer catalogue says that "Volney's popular and highly-regarded work was the result of three years' travels a good deal of which time was spent in Cairo. His account has never really been surpassed. Volney went to great lengths in preparation which included a year devoted to exercise and self-deprivation and three months learning the language required in a convent in the mountains of Lebanon." Volney 1757-1820 was a learned man a frequent traveller and an important governmental official who was expelled from America as a suspected spy and who narrowly escaped the guillotine during the French Revolution. The present bindings obviously are not notable for their decoration but they are wonderful examples of attractively executed flamed calf bindings typical of those making up the bulk of country gentlemen's libraries all over Great Britain. The condition of the present copy is nothing short of extraordinary very nearly capturing the look and feel of the volumes as they would have appeared on their original shelf. Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson unknown books
1787Best.-Nr. 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
1787Best.-Nr. 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
2016Best.-Nr. Gyan-9789353039561Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 2. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 5.3 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2016Best.-Nr. Gyan-9789353039561Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 2. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 5.3 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2016Best.-Nr. Gyan-9789353201524Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 1. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 4.39 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
2016Best.-Nr. Gyan-9789353201524Facsimile Publisher 2016. Vol. 1. Hardcover. New. 22.59 x 14.34 x 4.39 cm. English Facsimile Publisher hardcover
Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. 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
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1805Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. 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
Best.-Nr. 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
2026Best.-Nr. 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
2026Best.-Nr. 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
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