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Travels Through Arabia, And Other Countries In The East (Two Volumes)
M. Niebuhr (Robert Heron, Translator)

First Edition
Edinburgh: R. Morison And Son, 1792
Hardbound with a fine, full leather binding; 8vo VG+

A remarkable set in stunning condition, it was rebound in the early 20th century in bright, beautiful calf with gorgeous gilt-stamped decoration at the spines, and tan marbled endpapers.

Niebuhr was a captain of the engineers in the service of the King of Denmark during the Danish Expedition to Arabia 1763 to1767.

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Front Covers


Typical of front and back for both volumes.


Spines, Vols. 1 & 2




Title Page, Vol. 1




Title Page, Vol. 2

Inside


Detail shows embossing on leather.


Woman Selling Bread, Vol. 1




Fold-out Map, Vol. 2


Map Of The Persian Gulf




       
 
   

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