A beautiful book about the holy land, published in 1900! Filled with 30 illustrations from photographs, depicting sites holy to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as they appeared to travelers at the turn of the century. There are also nine maps at rear (one folding), which depict the land at varying points in history.
Fulton, John. "Palestine: The Holy Land." Philadelphia: Henry T. Coates & Co. 527pp., illustrated, plus color maps at rear.
The book is in near fine condition, in the publisher's green cloth, with elaborate gilt decoration. Very minor rubbing to corners, a few nicks at the crown, and the front inner hinge thinly cracked, but holding with archival-grade deals glue, applied expertly to the gutter. The gutter is very gently split at p. 304, but holding. Previous owner's small name sticker to the front paste-down. The contents are lovely.
A very handsome gift for anyone who appreciates this extraordinary land and its many stories; particular those who have an appreciation for photography.
Product code: Palestine: The Holy Land; by John Fulton, illustrated deals with photographs from 1900