THE HOLY LAND By THE REV. CANON DUCKWORTH, D.D., C.V.O. With illustrations by W.J. WEB - Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons. London - Paris - New York [c. 1900]. First edition, numbered: 5676. Magnificent original cover gilded stamping.
A book of a journey to palestine accompanied by illustrations in a colorful lithographic of scenes and landscapes in palestine based on original paintings in high quality. From the rare publications of Raphael Tuck. On the first page is a colorful map of palestine. A rare book, Unknown in bibliography, and does not appear in libraries around the world.
The English Jewish Tuck distribution plant opened in London as early as the 1870s. In the world of graphics, photographs and the first postcards ever published, a place of honor is save for Tuck and Sons' agency. Due to the high quality of his works, Tuck was chosen to supply graphic materials to the British royal court.
[1], 36 pages, large format 35 cm. Very good condition.
