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1104001861.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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180941444London: William Miller 1809. Hand-coloured aquatint engraving by D. Havell after Henry Salt on wove paper watermark 'J Whatman'. A view of Lucknow showing the famous Asafi Mosque.<br/> <br/> Henry Salt artist traveller diplomat and collector of antiquities was born at Lichfield Staffordshire England on 14 June 1780. He was determined to become a portrait-painter and upon leaving school was taught drawing by Glover the watercolour-painter of Lichfield. In 1797 he went to London to study with Joseph Farington R.A. and then with John Hoppner R.A. in 1800. The turning point in his career was 3 June 1802 when Salt left London for an Eastern tour with George viscount Valentia afterwards Lord Mountnorris whom he accompanied as secretary and draughtsman. He visited India Sri Lanka and Abyssinia returning to England on 26 Oct. 1806. He made many drawings some of which served to illustrate Lord Valentia's Voyages and Travels to India published in 1809. The present image is from a work titled Twenty-four Views in St. Helena the Cape India Ceylon the Red Sea Abyssinia and Egypt published by William Miller with hand-coloured aquatints by D. Havell and J. Bluck from Salt's own drawings. The originals of all these drawings were retained by Lord Valentia who also retained the ownership of the copper plates after Salt's death. The format and style of presentation of the plates is similar to Thomas and William Daniell's great work Oriental Scenery 1795-1808 and displays great artistry by both Salt and his engravers. The Asafi Mosque is part of the larger Bara Imambara complex which was commissioned by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula the fourth Nawab of Awadh in 1784 and was completed in 1791. The Asafi Mosque follows the Mughal architectural style characterized by grand arches domes and intricate designs. The mosque is a prominent example of the cultural and artistic heritage of the region during the Nawabi era.<br/> <br/> Abbey Travel II 515 no.3. William Miller unknown
59744William Miller London May 1st. 1809. . A magnificent original hand-coloured aquatint excellent condition with radiant colouring and full margins. Dimensions: 480 x 650mm. 19 x 25.50 inches.<br /> For "Twenty-Four Views in St Helena The Cape India Ceylon The Red Sea Abyssinia and Egypt". <br /><br />The drawings for this highly collectable work were executed when Salt accompanied Viscount Valentia later Lord Mountnorris on a series of diplomatic missions to the regions. The mission to Abyssinia in 1805 was the first of its kind fearing that Napoleonic France was about to seize Egypt the two British envoys set out to make a pact with the local Ras that would secure the control of Maggs a port on the Red Sea.<br /> William Miller, London May 1st. 1809. unknown
18099205London: William Miller 1809. Hand-coloured aquatint engraving by J. Bluck after Henry Salt on wove paper. A lyrical South African view from the 'Roode Zand' Red Sand Pass inland from the Cape of Good Hope.<br/> <br/> Henry Salt artist traveller diplomat and collector of antiquities was born at Lichfield Staffordshire England 14 June 1780. He was destined to be a portrait-painter and on leaving school was taught drawing by Glover the watercolour-painter of Lichfield. In 1797 he went to London and became a pupil of Joseph Farington R.A. and in 1800 of John Hoppner R.A. The turning point in his career was 3 June 1802 when Salt left London for an eastern tour with George viscount Valentia afterwards Lord Mountnorris whom he accompanied as secretary and draughtsman. He visited the Cape India Sri Lanka and in 1805 Abyssinia returning to England on 26 Oct. 1806. He made many drawings some of which served to illustrate Lord Valentia's Voyages and Travels to India published in 1809. The present image is from a work titled Twenty-four Views in St. Helena the Cape India Ceylon the Red Sea Abyssinia and Egypt published by William Miller with hand-coloured aquatints by D. Havell and J. Bluck from Salt's own drawings. The originals of all these drawings were retained by Lord Valentia who also retained the ownership of the copper plates after Salt's death. The format and style of presentation of the plates is similar to Thomas and William Daniell's great work Oriental Scenery 1795-1808 and displays great artistry by both Salt and his engravers.<br/> <br/> Abbey Travel II 515 no.3. William Miller unknown
1016621957.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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124308London F. C. and J. Rivington 1814. 4to. xi i 4 506 pp. lxxv i pp. index. 37 plates and maps including one large engraved hand-coloured map of Abyssinia and two vignettes. Modern half calf. Gilt spine. Lacking half-title. Occasional light foxing. . unknown
116634London Rivington 1814. . First edition; 4to 31 x 24 cm; 28 engraved plates on 27 leaves after Salt 7 engraved maps and charts on 6 sheets 4 of which folding and 1 hand-coloured 2 engraved vignettes tear through p.11 repaired without loss of text a couple of small tears to folds of maps repaired one map bisected by binder through middle fold and expertly repaired without loss; full contemporary tree calf rebacked preserving original gilt morocco lettering piece gilt roll to board edges all edges speckled corner tips professionally restored a very good copy; xii iv 506 lxxv pp.<br /> First edition of Salt's work on Abyssinia the largest treatment of Ethiopia since Bruce's Travels twenty-five years prior and includes one of the earliest depictions of indigenous hippo hunting.<br /><br />Salt had previously visited Ethiopia in 1805 as part of Viscount Valentia's entourage visiting Massawa Aksum Adwa and other parts of Tegré. He returned to Ethiopia in 1809 on a government mission to treat with the Ethiopian Emperor Egwale Seyon in Gondar but unrest prevented him from going further than Tegré. Salt instead spent two years recording the geography wildlife and people of the region including his own accomplished drawings and views of his surroundings. He visited the early Christian monastery of Dabra Damo and the pre-Aksumite capital Yeha as well as the towns of Chelaqot Antalo Adwa and Aksum where he recorded a fourth-century stone inscription. <br /><br />On his return he was soon elevated to General Consul of Egypt and would go on to be one of Britain's greatest promoters of Egyptology.<br /> Blackmer 1479; Gay 2683; Pankhurst 12. London, Rivington, 1814. unknown
18145905<p>A Voyage to Abyssinia and Travels into the Interior of that Country Executed under the Orders of the British Government in the Years 1809 and 1810 Salt Henry. Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington 1814. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; xi 506pp.; 5 appendixes; lxxiv pp. of vocabularies of various tribes; large folding map of Abyssinia; 27 of 36 plates and charts. Quarter black leather over beige cloth boards. In good condition. Map and 3 plates detached; map is in very good condition with a couple of light areas of damp-staining; inner hinges weakened and split at page 146; light foxing. Gilt is rubbed from spine; penciled outline of square to front board.</p><p>A voyage to Abyssinia and travels into the interior of that country executed under the orders of the British government in the years 1809 and 1810; in which are included an account of the Portuguese settlements on the east coast of Africa visited in the course of the voyage; a concise narrative of late events in Arabia Felix; and some particulars respecting the aboriginal African tribes extending from Mosambique to the borders of Egypt; together with a map of Abyssinia numerous engravings and charts.</p> F. C. and J. Rivington hardcover
1814184001London England: F.C. And J.Rivington 1814. Hardcover. Good- leather boards detached. boards have considerable edge-wear scuffs & scratches; corners rubbed to boards. spine has considerable rubbing & wear w/ 2inch section missing at edge; spine end missing rubbed & chipped. light to dark speckled foxing throughout w/ higher concentrations on plates/maps. leather boards w/ blind-stamped & gilt tile borders; gilt printed & raised band spine. xi 5 506 pgs & ixxv; plates & maps. all edge marble. Textblock and pages firm. Plates Missing: 2 chart of East Coast of Africa 10 Chart Of Amphilia Bay 12 Chart Of Howakil Bay 13 Portraits and 34 Chart Of Annesley Bay. Tissue-guards are also torn or missing from various plates. Color plates have retained their brightness; text dark and detailed. Complete title ". in which are included an account of the Portuguese settlements on the east coast of Africa visited in the course of the voyage; a concise narrative of late events in Arabia Felix; and some particulars respecting the aboriginal African tribes extending from Mosambique to the borders of Egypt; together with vocabularies of their respective languages." F.C. And J.Rivington hardcover
1814009243London: Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington by W. Bulmer and Co. 1814 OVERSIZED. xi 5 506pp lxxv printed on watermarked paper stating "J. Whatman 1810" deckled page edges most pages untrimmed some detached binding tight bound in blind stamped blue cloth with spine sunned occasional foxing. Includes 36 of 37 plates and maps lacking the Chart of Annesley Bay on pg 453. From the personal collection of Dr. Brooks Ryder 1918-1995 graduate of Harvard College Harvard School of Public Health and Tufts Medical School. Known for his Public Health expertise overseas throughout East Africa and Indonesia. Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington by W. Bulmer and Co. hardcover
1015800033.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1015790852.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
101662641X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1814314823London: F.C. and J. Rivington 1814. First edition. With 28 engraved plates on 27 leaves 7 engraved maps and charts on 6 sheets including 4 folding and 1 hand-colored and 2 vignettes. xi 5 506 lxxv pp. 4to. Contemporary brown russia neatly rebacked. Fine copy. First edition. With 28 engraved plates on 27 leaves 7 engraved maps and charts on 6 sheets including 4 folding and 1 hand-colored and 2 vignettes. xi 5 506 lxxv pp. 4to. A fine copy of this important work by Salt on his two years journey to Abyssinia. "On 2 March 1809 Salt sailed on a mission from the British government to Abyssinia to carry presents to the king and report on the state of the country. Owing to factious unrest he was prevented from going to the king at Gondar and was obliged to deliver the presents instead to the ras of Tigré. While in Abyssinia he made many observations on the geography the customs of the people and the flora and fauna. He brought back many specimens including a previously unknown dik-dik . In 1812 he was elected one of the very few honorary members of the African Association in acknowledgement of information he had procured in its interest. In 1814 he published A Voyage to Abyssinia which was received with some acclaim" ODNB. Salt was subsequently appointed consul-general in Egypt and played an important role in fostering Egyptology financing the excavations of Belzonia Caviglia and d'Athanasi. Blackmer 1479; Czech African p. 141; Fumagalli 139; Gay 2683 F.C. and J. Rivington unknown
181615180Philadelphia: M. Carey 1816. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. With 1 folding map. Contemporary calf worn rebcked; interior lightly browned due to paper stock. Overall a very good copy. First American edition first printed in London 1814. A voyage to Abyssinia was produced after Salt’s second trip to Ethiopia. This travelogue provides detailed descriptions of material culture and social customs of Ethiopia and surrounding territories. He even includes vocabulary lists of languages spoken along the African coast spanning from Mozambique to Egypt. Undertaken on behalf of the British Government he opens his dedication to the Prince Regent with the request that His Royal Highness support advancement of the Christian religion in that territory. <br /> <br /> Originally trained as an artist Salt 1780–1827 was a diplomat and Egyptologist. He first traveled to Ethiopia in 1805 to establish a British relationship with the Ras of Tigre and returned again in 1809 for two years. Salt traveled extensively and collected antiquities which now form part of the British Museum the Sir John Soane Museum in London and the Louvre. M. Carey unknown
3387093276.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
3368918478.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
336891846X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
18942408310022MacMillan & Co 1894. hardcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. An Early Appeal for Animal Rights Bound in publisher's green cloth. Near fine. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. x 176 1 pages 4 pages publisher's advertisements ; 18 cm. Includes a book review of this book form the 1896 issue of the Nation. Also includes an Essay on Vivisection in America by Dr. Albert Leffingwell. MacMillan & Co hardcover
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275498George Bell & Sons 1892. RARE: FIRST EDTION of the first book to collect early disparate strains of thought and promote animal rights and ethical vegitarianism; ex-libary small octavo blue-grey cloth boards gilt lettering to spine x162pp VG usual stamps and markings light scuffing to boards light tanning and foxing within newspaper clipping to front pastedown and pencil annotations to fep. NR George Bell & Sons 1892 hardcover
18941209New York: Macmillan & Co 1894. Blue cloth hardcover. 176pp in good condition. Macmillan & Co unknown
0548096767.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover