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London: F.G. Moon., 1842-49.. FIRST EDITION. 3 volumes bound in 2. Large elephant folio (62.5 x 46.5 cm). Handsome contemporary half red morocco over red cloth boards by J. Rimmel, spines with raised bands and gilt-decorated compartments, titles gilt to spine, all edges gilt. Booksellers green ticket of J. Rimmel, 400 Oxford Street.* Complete with lithographed portrait of Roberts by C. Baugniet, 3 lithographed titles with vignettes, map and 120 plates of which 60 are full-page and 60 half-page. Contents in near immaculate condition, the only exceptions being in first volume verso of two plates Fountain of Job (half page) and Sabaste (full page) with slight light foxing, and Lydda (half page) slightly foxed to recto, and in volume two verso of Citadel of Sidon lightly foxed. *400 Oxford Street is the current address of Selfridges, the great department store. Founded by James Rimmell, his son joined the firm in 1861"It was James Rimell & Son who were Major J. R. Abbey's…

David Roberts's 'Egypto & Nubia' captures the essence of ancient civilizations with exquisite artistry and detailed accounts.