Description: Folio Society Hardcover2 Volumes, each presented in an individual slipcase The Holy Land & Egypt and Nubia by David Roberts AS NEW UNREAD condition in DECORATIVE SLIPCASES David Roberts’ pioneering masterpiece of lithography Reproduced from a first edition First printed by the Folio Society in 2010 as a Limited Edition which quickly sold out and reprinted in this slightly smaller format as a Fine Collector’s Edition in 2014. David Roberts was the first British painter to make an artistic expedition to Egypt and the Holy Land. The result of his travels was a picturesque vision of the Near East that has been hugely influential ever since. In August 1838 Roberts travelled from London to Marseilles and on to Alexandria, where he began his journey up the Nile. He was awestruck by the landscape and sketched the wondrous sights of a region still little known to most Westerners, whether a group of crocodiles or architectural marvels such as the Temples of Karnak, the Pyramids of Gizeh or the city of Cairo. Roberts next set his sights on Palestine and the route across the Sinai Desert thought to have been taken by the Israelites when they left Egypt for the Promised Land. Jerusalem in Holy Week was the memorable culmination to an extraordinary voyage, during which he had assembled, as he put it, ‘one of the richest folios that ever left the East’. On his return from his travels, Roberts was elected a member of the Royal Academy. THE HOLY LAND & EGYPT AND NUBIA in 2 volumes: 1. The Holy Land304 pages, including 123 plates, portrait of Roberts and map 2. Egypt and Nubia272 pages, including 124 plates and map Features: Each volume is presented in an individual slipcase Folio Society First Impression Published in 2014 Bound in red cloth printed in black and gold with designs by Neil Gower derived from Robert's originals Gilded Top Edges Red ribbon Markers Superbly Illustrated throughout with beautiful color lithographs by David Roberts faithfully reproduced from the originals Size 14¾ x 10¾” inches - FREE shipping - Will ship the same or next business day after payment - Books will be bubble wrapped and carefully packed in a sturdy box with packing material surrounding them I recently acquired a large and interesting collection of Folio Society titles in AS NEW UNREAD condition from a collector who purchased most of them new and sealed, and displayed them in a smoke free, climate controlled home. I will be listing these as time permits so please check back often for new listings. Please let me know if you have questions.
Price: 550 USD
Location: Brooten, Minnesota
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Fine Binding
Language: English
Illustrator: David Roberts
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Decorative Slipcases, Gilded Top Edges, Red ribbon Markers, 2014 Collector's Edition, Reproduced from a first edition
Region: Middle East
Author: David Roberts
Publisher: Folio Society
Topic: Holy Land & Egypt
Subject: Art & Photography
Year Printed: 2014
