The Christian in Palestine; or, Scenes of Sacred History, Historical and Descriptive by..... Illustrated from Sketches taken on the spot by W. H. Bartlett.
by STEBBING, Henry
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About This Item
George Virtue, London. n.d.(c.1850). 4to. iv, 234pp. Frontis. map + ills. title page + Profusely illustrated throughout. Bound in half red calf, contrasting black and gilt label to spine. Extremities rubbed, cloth to upper bd. sl. bubbling, boards sl. soiled, label piece rubbed and worn, sl. affecting text. Sepia nativity plate loosely inserted. Some occ. light foxing throughout o/w contents clean and sound. A lovely copy.
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- Addyman Books
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- Title
- The Christian in Palestine; or, Scenes of Sacred History, Historical and Descriptive by..... Illustrated from Sketches taken on the spot by W. H. Bartlett.
- Author
- STEBBING, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- George Virtue, London. n.d.(c.18
- Keywords
- RELIGION theology christianity middle east palestine illustrated
- Bookseller catalogs
- RELIGION;
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