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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 books
181619413Philadelphia: M. Carey; Boston: Wells & Lilly pr. by Lydia R. Bailey 1816. 8vo 23.5 cm 9.25". 24 454 pp.; fold. map. illus. <br><br>First U.S. edition and printed by Lydia Bailey following the London first of 1814. Salt a British traveller and Egyptologist first visited Ethiopia in 1805 and returned in 1809 on a diplomatic mission intended to promote ties between the British government and the Emperor of Abyssinia. The Voyage gives Salt's observations of Ethiopian customs manners dress cuisine and music along with the factual details of his diplomatic achievements or lack thereof in terms of concrete agreements followed by an appendix comparing vocabulary words from various languages spoken along "the Coast of Africa from Mosambique to the borders of Egypt with a few others spoken in the Interior of that Continent" p. 395.<br>Â Â Â Â This is an untrimmed copy in original boards with 24 pages of advertising for Carey publications bound in at the front of the volume. The preliminary map engraved by John Bower has hand-colored border lines; this American edition does not call for the plates found in the English first but does include in-text depictions of several "Ethiopic inscriptions. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 33864; NSTC 2S3118; Library Company Afro-Americana 9080; Nipps Lydia Bailey 157; Clarkin 932. Publisher's quarter tan paper over light blue papercovered sides; front cover detached and back joint cracked binding spotted paper cracked and split along spine spine label now absent and replaced with hand-inked title spine with later paper shelving label. Front pastedown with institutional bookplate front free endpaper with inked ownership inscription dated 1829. Half-title with portion of outer margin torn away not touching text and laid in. Map lightly foxed with two short tears along folds. Pages age-toned with occasional spots of foxing. M. Carey; Boston: Wells & Lilly (pr. by Lydia R. Bailey) hardcover books
181460635London: Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington by W. Bulmer and Co 1814. First Edition. First printing. Quarto 32cm. Rebound in modern half marbled calf and marbled paper over boards titled in gilt on red leather spine label; modern brown endpapers; iii-xvi506lxxv1pp; 7 maps 5 folding one also hand-colored engraved by A. MacPherson after drawings by J. Outhett 27 plates and two in-text vignettes engraved by C. Heath after drawings by H. Salt and occasional relief diagrams. Errata to p.xvi. Former owner T. Bateman's stamp to title page. Lacking the half-title and the chart of Annesley Bay otherwise complete. A sturdy copy board edges gently rubbed slight dustiness to plate edges very occasional spots of foxing generally bright and fresh: Very Good. <br /> <br /> A handsome account of exploration in Ethiopia including depictions of notable nobles archaeological discoveries and hippopotamus hunting. Salt accompanied George Annesley on a tour of Egypt Ethiopia and India in 1802-06; following that he toured Ethiopia in 1809-1810 "as a quasi-official envoy under Canning's sponsorship marching from the Red Sea coast with an escort of 160 bearers to explore trade and diplomatic links with the Ethiopian emperor Wolde Selassie. Britain fearing a French alliance with Egypt wished to secure a port on the Red Sea. Salt carried out a little archaeology discovering at Aksum three large limestone tablets engraved with ancient Ethiopian inscriptions. Little came of the mission for the government but Salt earned over £1000 for the first edition of this book" HOWGEGO II S6. LOWNDES p.2180. Printed for F. C. and J. Rivington by W. Bulmer and Co unknown
1814028155London: Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington St. Paul's Church-Yard 1814. 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 vocabularies of their respective languages . First Edition. Un volume 33x25 cm di 16-506-LXXV pagine. Con 27 tavole ft incise due vignette incise e sette carte su otto geografiche anche ripiegate fuori testo manca solo la carta di Annesley Bay. In barbe; grandi margini. The plates show views costumes portraits architecture as well as some of the works of art of the region. Gay 2683; Pankhurst 12. Legatura moderna in mezza pelle avana ad angoli piatti con carta marmorizzata dorso a nervi con tassello di titolo e decorazioni dorate. Ottime condizioni. Printed for F.C. and J. Rivington, St. Paul's Church-Yard unknown
1814010594London: Rivington 1814. First Edition; E.O. Un volume in 4to 25x33 cm di XI-4-506-LXXV pagine. In barbe quindi a larghi margini. 7 carte geografiche di cui 5 ripiegate 1 colorata a mano; 27 pagine ft di incisioni con 28 tavole; 2 vignette incise. Completa quindi di tutte le carte e le incisioni. Bella legatura in mezza pelle moderna con dorso ornato e tassello di titolo. Sontuoso esemplare di questa prima edizione del più famoso libro illustrato di viaggi nel Corno d'Africa dell'Ottocento. Extra postage cost is required for international shipping. Please email us for the new shipping cost. Rivington unknown
181421982London: F. C. and J. Rivington 1814. First edition and with the errata leaf. 37 maps charts views etc. including two vignettes and a very large multi-folding hand-coloured map of Abyssinia. Large 4to contemporary diced russia gilt decorated with double fillet lines and roll tooled borders on the covers raised bands with gilt decorations to the compartments of the spine gilt edged boards and turnovers marbled endleaves all edges marbled. xii 506 lxxv index pp. Rare in contemporary binding unrestored the hinges are cracking and could be refurbished quite well cords generally sound a few unobtrusive ex libris markings quite small in nature at the prelims plates and charts and maps in nice condition the text crisp and clean and sound. Salt was sent by the British government to Abyssinia to present gifts to the king report on the state of the country and cultivate relations with the tribes along the Red Sea coast. F. C. and J. Rivington hardcover
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
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
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 books
1809P2777London: William Miller Albemarle c. 1809. Very good condition. Notes: A superb panoramic scene in South Africa with beautiful original hand-colouring from the early 19th century by Henry Salt and I. Bluck. Image Size : 457x595 mm 17.99x23.43 Inches Platemark Size : 480x647 mm 18.90x25.47 Inches Paper Size : 495x675 mm 19.49x26.57 Inches Coloring: Original Hand Coloring Medium: Aquatint Categories: Views Africa Others; William Miller Albemarle 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
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
1865e4996London: John Churchill. G: in Good condition without dust jacket. Ex Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Library. 1865. Second Edition. Green/gilt hardback cloth cover. 200mm x 120mm 8" x 5". xix 112pp. Line drawings and colour plate. . John Churchill hardcover
189421611London: Elliot Stock 1894. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. Folio. xvi 2771pp. followed by 2pp publisher's catalogue. Illustrated. Green cloth blocked in gilt on the spine and upper board and in blind on the lower board. Top edge gilt. Patterned end papers.<br/> <br/>One of fifty numbered large paper copies of which this is No. 3<br/> <br/>Light rubbing to the boards wear to the edges and hinges else a very good copy. With the inscription: Compliments of E. C. Hill Dec 25 1900. Elliot Stock hardcover books
189420183London: Elliot Stock 1894. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. Folio. xvi 2771pp. followed by 2pp publisher's catalogue. Illustrated. Blue cloth blocked in gilt on the spine and upper board and in blind on the lower board. Top edge gilt. Patterned end papers. One of fifty numbered copies of which this is No. 6. A few spots of very light foxing light wear to the edges and hinges else a very good copy. Elliot Stock hardcover books
189421611London: Elliot Stock 1894. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. Folio. xvi 2771pp. followed by 2pp publisher's catalogue. Illustrated. Green cloth blocked in gilt on the spine and upper board and in blind on the lower board. Top edge gilt. Patterned end papers.<br /> <p><br /> One of fifty numbered large paper copies of which this is No. 3<br /> <p><br /> Light rubbing to the boards wear to the edges and hinges else a very good copy. With the inscription: Compliments of E. C. Hill Dec 25 1900.<br /> <p>. Elliot Stock hardcover
189420183London: Elliot Stock 1894. Limited edition. Hardcover. Fine. Folio. xvi 2771pp. followed by 2pp publisher's catalogue. Illustrated. Blue cloth blocked in gilt on the spine and upper board and in blind on the lower board. Top edge gilt. Patterned end papers.<br /> <p><br /> One of fifty numbered copies of which this is No. 6.<br /> <p><br /> A few spots of very light foxing light wear to the edges and hinges else a very good copy.<br /> <p>. Elliot Stock hardcover
189448252London:: Elliot Stock 1894. First edition. publisher's printed brown cloth. Bookplate; very slightly shaken with some rubbing at corners and extremities; but an attractive copy. Folio. Illustrated with numerous engravings and photographic reproductions of ancient bindings in colour and monotints. Elliot Stock, hardcover
186828631la baule 1868 un plan ORIGINAL MANUSCRIT dépliant sur toile enduite, format : 155 x 53,5 cm, coloré en rouge et noir, avec l'emplacement des maisons en noir , le nom des rues et les Nos du Lot avec la surface vendue (fond blanc) et les surfaces à vendre (en rouge), TRACES DE MOUILLURES ANCIENNES, A RESTAURER ET TRÉS AISEMENT RESTAURABLE, 1868 La Baule
18971895Meadville PA: Keystone View Company 1897. Stereoview. Silver gelatin photograph 8 cm x 15.5 cm on a light gray curved mount 9 cm x 18 cm. Mount and image in near fine condition. Strong contrasts. "The Pioneer Jubilee was to commemorate the establishment of the institution of Mormonism in Utah. Brigham Young their great leader and statesman entered the Salt Lake Valley July 24th 1847 leading a band of 143 men 3 women and 2 children and settled where now stands Salt Lake City. This view shows the assemblage at the unveiling of the monument to Brigham Young and Pioneers. This monument is the gift of the grateful people of Utah to the state. It was erected by popular subscription at a cost of $35000." - from the reverse. Keystone View Company unknown books
18901891Stereoscopic Gems of American and Foreign Scenery 1890. Stereoview. Silver gelatin photograph 8 cm x 15.5 cm on gray curved mount 9 cm x 18 cm. Mount and image in very good condition. Small damp stain to rear of mount. Strong contrasts. Image of the Temple from the south west with wall in the foreground. Stereoscopic Gems was a small pirate company that issued views of American and Foreign Scenery in the 1880's and 90's. Their home office location is unknown and their views were sold by agents only. Stereoscopic Gems of American and Foreign Scenery unknown books
18901892Stereoscopic Gems of American and Foreign Scenery 1890. Stereoview. Silver gelatin photograph 8 cm x 15.5 cm on a light gray curved mount 9 cm x 18 cm. Mount and image in near fine condition. Strong contrasts. Image of the Temple from the south west with wall in the foreground. Stereoscopic Gems was a small pirate company that issued views of American and Foreign Scenery in the 1880's and 90's. Their home office location is unknown and their views were sold by agents only. Stereoscopic Gems of American and Foreign Scenery unknown books