The Land And The Book; or, Biblical Illustrations Drawn From the Manners and Customs, the Scenes and Scenery of The Holy Land
1858 · First edition
$250.00
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Stock no. UN-0020
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1858. First edition. Numerous illustrations and fold-out maps. Octavo. Publishers full brown leather stamped and ruled in gilt. Vol. 1: xvi, 548, 549-560 index; Vol. 2: iii, 602, 603-614 index, 4 ads. Tearing on spine, corners starting, ex libris paper label in both volumes, previous owner inscription in pen in vol. 1 on ffep, very faint foxing on some pages, pressed corners, still a good copy.
Dr. Thomson was a missionary in Syria and Palestine for 25 years. This book describes his experiences and travels during those years.
