Scarce copy for collectors of Austen Henry Layard, 19th Century Travel Books, and for those interested in Nineveh, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Babylonia, Babylonians, and Assyria

Item Description
Nice copy of this authoritative study on the Assyrian cities of Nineveh, with 17 chapters from chapter I. To Chapter XVII. The book is richly illustrated with engravings, including frontispiece 'The King on his Throne Attended by Eunuchs and Winged Figures', and engraved portrait of Layard, and a map.

Published by Office of the National Illustrated Library, London, c.1851. Publisher’s original brown leather boards with blind stamped wild fruit and leaves to front and rear with indecipherable words, gilt titles and leaf design to spine. Top page edges gilt.

Book Dimensions: 19.5 x 13.5 cm and Number of Pages: 310 including appendix

Condition
Firm and well-bound copy. External covers are slightly faded, with light wear to corners, and minor rubbing to head and foot of spine. Internally; the book is in good condition. A printed name and address on top front free end paper page. Pages are clean, with light foxing, and marking spots to few pages. The illustrations in nice condition (Please see pictures).






Scarce copy for collectors of Austen Henry Layard, 19th Century Travel Books, and for those interested in Nineveh, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Babylonia, Babylonians, and Assyria

Item Description
Nice copy of this authoritative study on the Assyrian cities of Nineveh, with 17 chapters from chapter I. To Chapter XVII. The book is richly illustrated with engravings, including frontispiece 'The King on his Throne Attended by Eunuchs and Winged Figures', and engraved portrait of Layard, and a map.

Published by Office of the National Illustrated Library, London, c.1851. Publisher’s original brown leather boards with blind stamped wild fruit and leaves to front and rear with indecipherable words, gilt titles and leaf design to spine. Top page edges gilt.

Book Dimensions: 19.5 x 13.5 cm and Number of Pages: 310 including appendix

Condition
Firm and well-bound copy. External covers are slightly faded, with light wear to corners, and minor rubbing to head and foot of spine. Internally; the book is in good condition. A printed name and address on top front free end paper page. Pages are clean, with light foxing, and marking spots to few pages. The illustrations in nice condition (Please see pictures).






Kirjojen lukumäärä
1
Aihe
Historia, Keräilyteokset, Kuvitettu kirjallisuus, Matkailu / Tutkimusmatkat
Kirjan nimi
The Buried City of the East, Nineveh
Kunto
Hyvä
Kirjailija/ Kuvittaja
Austen Henry Layard
Vanhimman kohteen julkaisuvuosi
1851
Leveys
19.5 cm
Editio
1. painos, Kuvitettu painos
Leveys
13.5 cm
Kieli
Englanti
Alkuperäinen kieli
Kyllä
Kustantamo
Office of the National Illustrated Library
Sidonta
Kovakantinen
Sivumäärä
310

490 palautetta (60 viimeiseltä 12 kuukaudelta)
  1. 58
  2. 1
  3. 1

A lovely book, in perfect condition as described. Everything perfect. Many thanks!

Katso käännös
user-9fc46ee

Il libro e arrivato in 24 ore e in condizioni ottime! Molto bello!!!

Katso käännös
inuska

Though the Sellerdidn’t answer my first communicationItemarrived as expected with my payment upon delivery luckily during the working week before 17:00 and not on weekend as can be with PosteItaliane

Katso käännös
FORTHAMILTON

Books as described and photographed. Reliable seller.

Katso käännös
Ameo

Excellent book and service, fast delivery, good communication, package professionally. Top seller

Katso käännös
baal00
Myyjän vastaus

Thanks for your nice feedback

Book was as described, pictures gave correct impression. Fast shipping, well packaged received. I recommend this seller.

Katso käännös
Jack-Borghardt
Myyjän vastaus

Thanks for your nice feedback

Schnell, sicher und zuverlässig

Katso käännös
user-9a020a0765d3

As described, packed carefully, delivered quickly!

Katso käännös
user-848844e6d9c1

Everything perfectly in order! Fast delivery! Securely packed!

Katso käännös
user-1d049eac9a40

Super. Everything went so well and quick. Anytime again.

Katso käännös
user-9c8eedeab6f7

Excellent book and service. Thank you!

Katso käännös
user-2b02c04993a0

Item arrived on time, packaged professionally and exactly as described by seller. Thank you

Katso käännös
user-4c617c680cb8

Fast delivery and well packed !!! Thank you

Katso käännös
Redblackant

Très beaux ouvrages qui ont voyagé dans les meilleures conditions. Emballage au top. Envoi rapide. Très bonne expérience avec ce vendeur. A renouveler si j'en ai l'occasion...

Katso käännös
chris65

Happy with the purchase. The item was perfectly packaged, arrived on time and was according the product description.

Katso käännös
user-c6d55eb2c42f

Tutto bene. I due libri che ho vinto all'asta sono arrivati e sono entrambi conformi alla descrizione.

Katso käännös
user-cf4d09d7c74c

Still not receive it , however Spoke with the seller and provided the tracking no. Regards,

Katso käännös
user-16f2a7a3186d

Sehr schnell. Gut. korrekte Ware.

Katso käännös
user-9a020a0765d3

Very good communication and fast shipping.

Katso käännös
sgauto

Beautiful book! Well shipped and delivered.

Katso käännös
sgauto

Wonderfull book! Seller sent it quite fast and well packed. One has to accept that customs handling takes its time.

Katso käännös
user-9640c6605e0c

accurate description, reliable delivery, very pleased.

Katso käännös
user-10a40a0bf2b0
Katso kaikki palautteen

490 palautetta (60 viimeiseltä 12 kuukaudelta)
  1. 58
  2. 1
  3. 1

A lovely book, in perfect condition as described. Everything perfect. Many thanks!

Katso käännös
user-9fc46ee