Travels in Little-Known Parts of Asia Minor, Henry J. Van Lennep — 1st Edition

£650.00

Travels in Little-Known Parts of Asia Minor, Henry J. Van Lennep — 1st Edition

Name: Travels in Little-Known Parts of Asia Minor, Henry J. Van Lennep — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, John Murray, 1870

Formatting: Two volumes, 8vo, illustrated

Condition Report: Very Good. The two-volume set has been professionally and sympathetically rebacked in plain brown cloth, featuring crisp new gilt titling to the spines, while retaining the original publisher's ornate boards. The striking terracotta cloth front panels with their gilt monument vignettes remain exceptionally bright and largely unrubbed, though the original brown cloth borders exhibit minor shelf-wear and slight bumping to the corners. The bindings are consequently tight, secure, and perfectly square. Internally, the text blocks are remarkably fresh; the uncut, deckled edges are clean, and the pages exhibit only very faint, occasional foxing that is primarily restricted to the preliminary leaves and title pages. The hinges are perfectly sound, rendering this a robust, highly presentable set.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. A particularly appealing set bearing a circular publisher's blind stamp to the title page of Volume I, indicating it was an early presentation or review copy issued directly by the renowned publishing house of John Murray.

The volumes are profusely illustrated with detailed wood engravings, including striking frontispieces such as the 'Bear-hunting' scene in Volume I and the rock-cut monuments in Volume II, and maps that chronicle Van Lennep’s extensive travels and archaeological observations. First editions of this work are scarce on the open market, particularly in such a clean internal state and retaining the publisher's original, highly decorative board designs.

Drawing upon thirty years of missionary work and exploration in Turkey, Reverend Henry J. Van Lennep provides a captivating, first-hand account of the Ottoman Empire during the mid-19th century. Travels in Little-Known Parts of Asia Minor ventures beyond the typical tourist routes, offering readers an immersive journey through remote landscapes, ancient ruins, and diverse local cultures. Richly detailed with observations on biblical archaeology, natural history, and daily life, this two-volume masterpiece serves as both a vital historical document and a thrilling travelogue for enthusiasts of the Middle East and classical antiquity.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Henry J. Van Lennep

Book Publisher: John Murray

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1870

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Henry J. Van Lennep

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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