6 v. in 3, 250 leaves of plates : 31 cm

First American ed

Originally published 1842, in 2 folio vols., with introduction by Rev. G. Croly. In 1847 combined with "Views in ancient Egypt and Nubia" (1846, introduction by W. Brockedon) and issued under general title "Views in the Holy Land, Syria, Idumea..." Cf. Allibone and Brit. mus. Catalogue

Each volume has separate illustrated title page and pagination; plates numbered continuously

Historical descriptions, v. 4-6, by William Brockedon

Plates dated: London : Day & Son, 1855-1856

The firm of D. Appleton & Co. was at this address in 1855 and remained there until 1860

Volumes 1 and 6 each have a frontispiece portrait of Roberts

The plates are accompanied by unnumbered leaves of letterpress description, and blank tissue guard-sheets

v. 1. Jerusalem and Galilee -- v. 2. The Jordan and Bethlehem -- v. 3. Idumea and Petra -- v. 4-6. Egypt

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