MAYER (Luigi) Lot n° 47

Views in Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire London, Bowyer (imp. Bensley), 1803-1805. 3 parts in one large vol. in-folio, fawn half-calf with corners, spine gilt, gilt title (period binding). Covers and corners worn. I. Views in Egypt from the original drawings in the possession of Sir Robert Ainslic taken during his embassy to Constantinople. 1805. 48 plates engraved in color and enhanced. II. Views in Palestine from the original drawings of Luigi Mayer. 1804. 24 plates engraved in color and heightened. III. Views in the Ottoman empire, chiefly in Caramania... 1803. 24 plates engraved in color and heightened. (some small soiling on some ff. or plates without gravity). A nice and complete copy. (Blackmer 1097, 1098, 1099).