拍品 146
  • 146

Maurice, Thomas

估價
400 - 600 GBP
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描述

  • Observations connected with astronomy and ancient history, sacred and profane, on the Ruins of Babylon, as recently visited and described by Claudius James Rich. London: John Murray, 1816, 4 engraved plates, subscribers list and adverts at end, variable staining to plates
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Observations on the remains of ancient Egyptian grandeur and superstition, as connected with those of Assyria: forming an Appendix to Observations on the Ruins of Babylon. London: John Murray, 1818, 2 engraved plates, adverts at end, frontispiece and title somewhat soiled, tear in blank margin of title

FIRST EDITIONS, together 2 volumes, 4to (285 x 220mm.), original boards, printed labels on upper covers, largely unopened, uncut, occasional spotting, bindings slightly worn, rebacked to style, new endpapers

Condition

The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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