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William Howard Russell (1820-1907)
A diary in the East during the tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
London, George Routledge; 1869
xv-650 pp.
Original half leather, spine with raised bands and leather title label, gilded edges. Marbled endpapers.
Wear of binding. Interior fresh, very good.
With 6 color plates and black-and-white illustrations in text.
Account of the journey undertaken by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1868 in Egypt.
The author, William Howard Russell, describes notably their stay in Cairo, their descent of the Nile, their visit to the temples of Luxor and Karnak, as well as their trip to Jaffa and Jerusalem.
William Howard Russell is a British journalist considered one of the first war correspondents in history.
size 6 by 8.5 inches
Text in English
Reserve: $201.00
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A diary in the East during the tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
London, George Routledge; 1869
xv-650 pp.
Original half leather, spine with raised bands and leather title label, gilded edges. Marbled endpapers.
Wear of binding. Interior fresh, very good.
With 6 color plates and black-and-white illustrations in text.
Account of the journey undertaken by the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1868 in Egypt.
The author, William Howard Russell, describes notably their stay in Cairo, their descent of the Nile, their visit to the temples of Luxor and Karnak, as well as their trip to Jaffa and Jerusalem.
William Howard Russell is a British journalist considered one of the first war correspondents in history.
size 6 by 8.5 inches
Text in English
Reserve: $201.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1869 TRAVEL in EGYPT & PALESTINE Prince & Princess of Wales antique ILLUSTRATED
Estimate $250-$300
Starting Price
$100
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