Palmer, E.H. The Desert of the Exodus

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $350

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author

(ISRAEL, LAND OF)

printer

C.J. Clay

Place

Cambridge

Publication

1871

Description

Two volumes. With foldout maps and numerous illustrations from photographs and drawings taken by the Sinai Survey Expedition

summary

Captains Wilson and Palmer of the British Royal Engineers headed the Sinai Survey Expedition. One of the questions they set out to resolve was the site of the true Mount Sinai: Jebel Serbál or Jebel Musa?

Vol.I: pp. 20, 280. Vol.II: pp. 283-576,12. Clean copy, some minor tears to foldout maps. Original boards, gilt. 4to

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