Description: 1850 FORTY DAYS IN THE DESERT BY W H BARTLETT LEATHER PRIZE BINDING ILLUSTRATED. An illustrated work following a biblical journey through Israel and Egypt, written and illustrated by William Henry Bartlett. The fifth edition of this work. This work is the account of the author's travels through the Middle East, following the Biblical footsteps across the desert for forty days, as the Israelites followed Moses leading them out of Egypt. Written and illustrated by William Henry Bartlett. Bartlett was an illustrator who travelled extensively throughout the Middle East, Europe, America, and the Balkans. During this travels he wrote travel works which he also illustrated. He is best known for his drawings which had been rendered into steel engravings, making sepia wash drawings to the exact sized to be engraved, mostly landscapes. Some of Bartlett's other works include 'American Scenery', 'Canadian Scenery', and 'History of the United States of North America. With one folding map, twenty-five plates, and seventeen in-text engravings. Prior owner's inc inscription to the recto to the front endpaper, 'M.a.m Wilsman "Altona" Caulfield''. Also, to cover page as seen in photos In pencil 'W H BARTLETT Leather Hardback. Illustrated with 27 Steel Engravings. Ornate Stamped Gilt Binding. Light foxing throughout. Pictures available upon request. Ships USPS Media Mail. Other forms of shipping available upon request. All books guaranteed. Stored in climate controlled environment.
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: London
Publisher: Arthur Hall & Co
Subject: Travel & Exploration
Modified Item: No
Year Printed: 1849
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: William Henry Bartlett
Special Attributes: Limited Edition
Author: William Henry Bartlett
Region: Africa
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom