T. E. Lawrence

Seven Pillars of Wisdom a Triumph

London, Jonathan Cape , 1935. First edition. Cloth. A wonderful example of the first trade edition of T. E. Lawrence's account of his experiences during the First World War, illustrated throughout. The first trade edition, first impression, following a privately printed edition in 1926. With the line illustrations at pages 304-305 misprinted in the illustrations list as 302-303, as called for.Illustrated with a frontispiece, forty-seven illustrated plates, and four folding maps. Collated, complete.In the publisher's original cloth binding. T. E. Lawrence's fascinating account of his experienced serving as a Colonel in the British Army as a military adviser to Bedouin forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire, from 1916 to 1918. A lovely first edition of this work, which was adapted into the 1962 motion picture 'Lawrence of Arabia&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally very smart with slight bumping to the extremities. Stain to lower backstrip and the odd mark to boards. Slight strain to rear hinge. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean with marginal age toning and the odd spot, heavier to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to front paste down. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 888K7

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Lawrence of Arabia T. E. Lawrence Exploration T. E. Lawrence Not Stated

Henry Maundrell

A Journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem at Easter, A.D. 1697

Oxford, The Theatre, 1732. Leather. A very fine and rebound copy of Henry Maundrell's recollection of his travels from Aleppo to Jerusalem on an Easter pilgrimage, illustrated throughout, including with folding plates. This work is a travel classic, discussing Henry Maundrell's Easter pilgrimage from Aleppo to Jerusalem in the year 1697. With a vignette to the title page, eight folding plates, and seven plates. Maundrell's writing had its start in his diary which he carried with his whilst he travelled. 'An Account of the Author's Journey to the Banks of Euphrates at Beer, and to the Country of Mesopotamia' is also included to the rear. Collated from Copac from a copy held at the British Library, complete. Rebound in a calf binding. Externally, smart. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 652P5

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: aleppo jerusalem easter henry maundrell jerusalem travel euphrates Not Stated

Vere Monro

A Summer Ramble in Syria, with a Tartar Trip from Aleppo to Stamboul

London, Richard Bentley, 1835. First edition. Leather. The desirable first edition of Vere Monro's travel documents of Syria, visiting places mentioned in the Bible and noting their condition and culture in the early nineteenth century. Illustrated with a frontispiece to each volume. The first edition of this work. Complete in two volumes. This work is a fascinating study into Syria in the early nineteenth century, looking in depth at the character and culture of the country, at a time when England's interest in the Middle East was rising. In particular, the author wished to see and document the condition of the places hallowed by Spiritual writings. Documents the author's travels to the banks of the Nile, Damietta, and Jerusalem, where he visited places mentioned in the Bible as scenes of remarkable events. Though this work wasn't noted for adding any new information to the existing travel works of the time, it has been acknowledged that the author's story telling abilities make for a great adventurous work, and thus makes it an excellent addition to a travel library. Monro's writing style in this work was applauded for being lively and conversational. Written from the perspective of a Western person travelling, thus showing ideology typical to the time. Each volume with the rarely seen half-title. With a lithographic frontispiece to each volume. Reverend Vere Monro was a well travelled man, having visited Spain, Italy, Greece, Egypt, and Ethiopia. He entered University College Oxford in 1819, and graduated with an MA in 1826. He was ordained in 1825. and was appointed curate of Stokesley in the Diocese of York in 1826. This is an octavo, Volume I with the signatures from B-X8, with a a front endpaper, front free endpaper, rear free endpaper, and a rear endpaper. Volume II with the signatures from B-X8, with a a front endpaper, front free endpaper, rear free endpaper, and a rear endpaper. Bookplate to the front pastedowns, 'Francis Ravenscroft' with the Latin motto 'Perseverantia Industria et Fidelitas', which translates as 'Persistence, Industry, and Fidelity&apos. This is probably Francis Ravenscroft who was of relation to the Ede and Ravenscroft wig and gown suppliers that was based in London. Francis had a great business flair, part owner of the company, and joined the London Mechanics' Institution as a student in 1848. He became Governor of Birkbeck College a year later, and held the position for half a century. His donations guaranteed the development of new premises at the College on Fetter Lane. In 1851, the Ravenscroft founded Birkbeck Bank. A brightly described travel document of Vere Monro's experiences in the Middle East in the nineteenth century. In the original half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, though with some rubbing to the boards and spines. Evidence of a label being formerly adhered to the head of the spine of Volume I, and a chipped label to the tail of the spine of Volume II. A little loss of leather to the tail of the spine of Volume I and to the front joint. Bookplate and label to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot, being much heavier spotting to the frontispiece. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 653P2

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: summer ramble syria vere monro monro syria travel aleppo Not Stated

C.T. Newton

Travels & Discoveries in the Levant

London, Day and Son, 1865. First edition. Leather. A smartly bound, first edition copy of Charles Newton's travelogue regarding his time in the Levant. With sixteen plates to volume I, with twenty-three plates to volume II. Frontispiece to both volumes James Hendrick of Font Grove, New Scotland. Collated, complete.Charles Thomas Newton was a British archaeologist. This work follows the greatest archaeological exploit of Newton's life. He discovered the remains of the mausoleum of Halicarnassus, which is one of the seven wonders of the world. He described the results of this in his 'History of Discoveries at Halicarnassus' as well as this work.  In addition to Halicarnassus, this work depicts other important discoveries at Branchidae, excavations at Mitylene, Rhodes, Kaymnos and various sites on the coast of Asia Minor. A very smart copy of this work.  In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Light marks to the spine. Bookplate to the front pastedowns, 'James Hendrick of Font Grove&apos. Internally, both volumes are firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Occasional scattered spots to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 713L6

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Travels Levant Halicarnassus Branchidae Levant None

Stewart Perowne

The One Remains

London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1954. First edition. Cloth. Stewart Perowne's presentation copy of his work on the history of Jerusalem, the first edition of the work, illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work.The author's presentation copy, with a presentation letter from the author loosely inserted. Perowne presented this book to his friend Raymond. The note reads 'My Dear Raymound, here is my little book. It brings you my true gratitude and affection, and the hope that it may .. to you memoires of happy times ...&apos. Note is dated 8th April 1954.In the original unclipped dustwrapper.'The One Remains' presents a detailed study into Jerusalem's history and current state as it was in the mid twentieth century.Illustrated with sixteen plates. Collated, complete.Written by Stewart Perowne. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart. A few minor marks to the boards and spine, with a slightly heavier mark to the rear board. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Dustwrapper with minor edgewear, a little heavier to the spine. Light discolouration and a few minor marks to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.

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Boeknummer: 734P22

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: The One Remains stewart perowne jerusalem history stewart perowne Not Stated

Wendell Phillips

Qataban and Sheba, Exploring Ancient Kingdoms on the Biblical Spice Routes of Arabia

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1955 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this exploration book detailing a visit to the Middle East with many illustrations. First UK edition of Qataban and Sheba, Exploring Ancient Kingdoms on the Biblical Spice Routes of Arabia by Wendell Phillips in the original publisher's cloth binding and clipped dust wrapper. Wendell Phillips was an American archaeologist who led some of the first archaeological expeditions in modern day Yemen and Oman. Densely illustrated with seventy eight monochrome plates, various diagrams throughout the text and three maps. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding and clipped dust wrapper. Externally very smart. There is some wear to the dust wrapper, including some significant loss to the rear panel. To the binding, there is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good/Good Only.

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Boeknummer: 842W56

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Wendell Phillips Qataban Sheba Travel Qataban Dust wrapper Not stated

Herbert G. Ponting

In Lotus-Land Japan

Japan, Isao Masamune, 1985. Cloth. A scarce facsimile of this profusely illustrated travel work, a lovely copy in the original publisher's slipcase. Limited edition of 1500 copies, with colophon to the rear of the work.Facsimile edition of the work, 'In Lotus-Land Japan', first published in 1910, with this work being a facsimile of the 1911 reprint. Presented in the original publisher's slipcase.With nine plates in colour and ninety six in monochrome. Tissue guards have been retained. Collated complete. With a new introduction and biography of Ponting in Japanese to the rear of the work. Written by Herbert G. Ponting, a British photographer and member of the Terra Nova expedition with Captain Scott. Ponting had a particular fondness for Japan, and took thousands of photographs of the area during his many travels to the region. In Lotus-Land Japan captures the country across all four seasons and includes Tokyo Bay, fortune tellers and 'The Great Volcanoes', all produced within the backdrop of the impending Russo-Japanese war. A scarce facsimile of this illustrated work. In the publisher's original cloth binding in the original slipcase. Externally in lovely condition. Slipcase is very smart with the occasional handling mark. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Slipcase is near fine. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 888K4

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Japan Lotus Japanese Lotus None

Josias Leslie Porter

Five Years in Damascus

London, John Murray, 1855. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon first edition copy of Josias Leslie Porter's first book on the Middle East, 'Five Years in Damascus'; complete in two volumes. Josias Leslie Porter was a renowned Irish Presbyterian minister, missionary and traveller, who became an academic administrator. Sent to Damascus as a missionary in the mid nineteenth century, Porter recorded his life in the city in this work, as well as his journeys to destinations including Palmyra, the Hauran, and Lebanon. Providing a fascinating account of the history, topography, and antiquities of the city. Complete with numerous in-text illustrations, and: Seven plates to volume I, one of which is folding, and a folding plan to the rear. Two plates to volume II, and a coloured folding map to the rear. The plans and woodcuts were engraved from Porter's original drawings. In a full cloth binding, with gilt page edges and morocco spine labels. Externally slightly bumped to extremities and head and tail of spine and the odd mark to boards. Small closed tear and slight loss to head of spine, volume I. Small section of loss of cloth to front joint, volume I. Heavy rubbing to spine labels. Worming to boards. Rear hinge split and strained. Front hinges split and weak, may detach with further handling. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedowns, offsetting to endpapers. Offsetting and ink inscription to front free-endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned to extremities but very bright and clean throughout. Worming throughout, more severe to first and last few pages. Worming to folding maps. Closed tears to folding map to rear of volume II. Good Only . Ill.: Josias Leslie Porter. Good Only .

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Boeknummer: 652M19

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Porter Middle East Travel First Edition Middle East Josias Leslie Porter

Rev Josiah L Porter

The Giant Cities of Bashan and Syria&Apos;S Holy Places

London , T. Nelson and Sons, 1868 . Leather. A copy of this interesting work on the Ancient biblical cities of Bashan and the holy places in Syria by Rev Josiah J. L. Porter, bound in full calf. Reprint. First published in 1865.Bound in a full calf prize binding with 'Beati Mundo Corde' to the front. Bound by Jenkins & Cecil, with their stamp to the front blank. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 6 monochrome plates and headpieces. Collated complete. This work was written by Rev Josiah J. L. Porter, an Irish Presbyterian minister. This work discusses the giant cities and buildings of Bashan, the ancient and biblical name for the northernmost region of the Transjordan during the Iron Age, including a description of the architecture which Porter believes to be the work of the aboriginal inhabitants of the country. The work also discusses locations within Syria that are considered to be holy. Bound in full prize binding calf. Externally smart with slight marks to the boards, fading and slight rubbing to the spine, rubbing to the joints with front joint starting and very minimal loss to the leather to the head of the spine and a closed tear to the tail. Internally pages lightly age toned with occasional spotting and offsetting to the front blanks. Prize ink inscription dated 1871 from 'Lancing College' to the front blank. Binder's signature to the front blank. Good . Ill.: None stated. Good .

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Boeknummer: 884Z41

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Illustrated Religion Syria Rev Josiah J. L. Porter Religion None stated

Ameen Rihani

Around the Coasts of Arabia

London, Constable & Co LTD, 1930. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Ameen Rihani's enlightening travel work on the coasts of Saudi Arabia, illustrated througout. The first edition of this work.Rihani interviewed all the rulers of the Arab region. This important work was the first of its kind and is still considered one of the best and established Rhiani's reputation. It covers Bahrain, Aden, Kuwait, Asir and is both groundbreaking and informative on all of them, and often the first serious account of this period. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirty-one plates.Collated, complete.Written by Ameen Rihani.Pencil inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Label to the front pastedown. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light discolouration and some marks to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Pencil inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Label to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 734P27

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Around the Coasts of Arabia arabia saudi arabia ameen rihani arabia history Not Stated

James Smith

A Pilgrimage to Palestine an Account of a Visit to Lower Palestine (1893-1894)

Aberdeen, Not Stated, 1895. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of James Smith's account of his enlightening pilgrimage to Lower Palestine in the 1890s, beautifully illustrated throughout, including with a folding map depicting Palestine. The first edition of this work.A detailed account of Reverend James Smith's 1893-1894 pilgrimage to Lower Palestine.An enlightening work, this volume is a vivid description of Lower Palestine and the religious culture of the country.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one colour folding map, one folding plate, forty-four plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a little discolouration to the extremities and spine. Minor marks. Light bumping to the spine and extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some odd spots. Folding map is torn to one of the folds but remains intact. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 779P2

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: A Pilgrimage to Palestine an Account of a Visit to Lower Palestine (1893-1894) palestine lower palestine pilgrimage palestine travel Not Stated

Sir Aurel Stein

Old Routes of Western Iran Narrative of an Archaeological Journey Carried out and Recorded

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1940. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of Aurel Stein's brilliant study on Western Iran, a first hand account of his extensive travels. The first edition.Aurel Stein's narrative of his 1935-36 travels through Western Iran, following three years during which he was exploring Southern Iran. 'Old Routes of Western Iran' beautifully describes Iran in detail provided by an experienced traveller.Stein was an archaeologist who is known for his discoveries in Central Asia, particularly manuscripts. Looking at Westernmost Fars, Kohgalu Tracts, the Bakhtiari Hills, Saimareh River, and more.Illustrated with two folding maps, including one map to the pocket to the rear, sixty eight plates, and in-text maps and and plans.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Head of the title page has been excited, affecting half of the first line of the title. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 836P15

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Old Routes of Western Iran iran travel aurel stein iran Not Stated

Wilfred Thesiger

The Marsh Arabs

London, Longmans, 1964. First edition. Cloth. The first hand account of Wilfred Thesiger's experiences living with the Marsh Arabs, a lavishly illustrated superior first edition copy. The first edition first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.Wilfred Thesiger lived amongst the tribes in the marshes of Iraq for eight years. In this work he recounts his experiences and the lives and culture of the various tribes, a very interesting first-hand account by the British military officer.Illustrated with a frontispiece, sixty-four plates, and three in-text maps.Collated, complete.Bookplate of David Armitage Bannerman to the front paste down, with his wife's bookplate to the recto of the front endpaper. Bannerman was an ornithologist who was the Curator of the Natural History Museum in London from 1919 to 1952. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Head and tail of the spine are a little faded. Light bumping to the extremities. Bookplate to the front paste down and to the recto of the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is smart with minor edge wear, and a few spots to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 867P27

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: The Marsh Arabs wilfred thesiger iraq travel wilfred thesiger Not Stated

Wilfred Thesiger

The Marsh Arabs

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1964. First edition. Cloth. A profusely illustrated first edition copy of Wilfred Thesiger's account of his experiences living with the Marsh Arabs. The first edition, first impression of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with a frontispiece, sixty-four plates, and three in-text maps. Collated, complete. Wilfred Thesiger lived amongst the tribes in the marshes of Iraq for eight years. In this work, he recounts his experiences and the lives and culture of the various tribes. A very interesting first-hand account by the British military officer. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally bright and smart. Gilt remains bright. Marks to the front board and lower extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for light offsetting to the end papers. Dust wrapper remains bright, but is slightly chipped to the head and tail of the spine. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 888M9

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Wilfred Thesiger Arabia Travel Arabia Not Stated

Bertram Thomas; T. E. Lawrence

Arabia Felix: Across the Empty Quarter of Arabia

London, Jonathan Cape, 1932. First edition. Cloth. A striking illustrated first edition, second impression, of Bertram Thomas' account of his crossing the Rub' al Khali. The first edition, second impression of this work, reprinted in the same year as the first impression. Singed by Mark Evans to the title page; Evans is a noted explorer who was awarded an MBE for his work connecting cultures and the future leaders from the Arab and western world; he is currently the General Manager of Outward Bound Oman. Evans has recreated the explorations and crossings made by T. E. Lawrence and Bertram Thomas. Illustrated with a frontispiece, one folding map, one folding plate, forty-seven plates, and in-text illustrations.Collated, complete.An immersive travel work on Saudi Arabia, noting the author's experiences travelling through the country.This work recounts the author's journey as he became the first documented Westerner to cross the Rub' al Khali. The Rub' al Khali is a large sand desert which encompasses most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula.Written by Bertram Thomas, an English diplomat and explorer.With a foreword by T. E. Lawrence.With an appendix by Sir Arthur Keith. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Small chip to the spine. Minor marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Pencil note about the ink signature to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only a few odd spots. Half-title and frontispiece are detaching. Ink signature to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 820P13

Catalogus: Middle East

Trefwoorden: Arabia Felix: Across the Empty Quarter of Arabia Arabia Felix arabia bertram thoams Arabia Felix t. e. lawrence Various