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Condition: New. pp. 400.

Condition: New. pp. 400.

Couverture souple. Condition: Satisfaisant. Edition originale. Paris , Typographie de Henri Plon , 1865 , in-folio , 3ffnch.-79pp., brochage éditeur , timbre , reliure défraîchie , exemplaire non coupé sur papier fort, texte seul. Scientifique féru de peinture et d'archéologie, le duc de Luynes (1802-1867) avait conçu dès 1861 le projet d'explorer le bassin de la Mer Morte. Pour ce faire, il s'assura le concours scientifique du géologue Louis Lartet et du naturaliste Combe, ainsi que la collaboration de Louis Vignes (1831-1896), qui était à la fois le photographe et le marin de l'expédition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good+. First edition. Four volumes, folio, 36 by 27 cm (text volumes), 36.2 by 28.6 cm (atlas). Complete with a total of 99 plates in various media. Text in French; copious transcriptions of Arabic inscriptions in the second volume. [4], IV, 388 pp., in-text illustrations throughout; [6], 222, [6] pp; [4], VI, 326 pp.,14 plates (numbered I-XIV): 2 double-suite chromolithographic maps, 2 double-suite chromolithograpic arrays of geologic sections; 2 steel-engraved arrays of geologic sections; 8 full-page lithographic specimen plates; Atlas: [4] pp; 67 plates documenting the journey of the Duc de Luynes: (3 unnumbered steel-engraved plates) - 1 large folding map (colored), 1 folding itinerary (colored), 1 double-suite plan of the iron sailing vessel; (numbered I-LXIV) - 64 hand-pulled b/w photogravures on steel (1 double-suite) by Charles Nègre after photos by Jardin and Louis Vignes; 18 plates documenting the journey of Christophe Mauss (numbered I-XVIII): 1 double-suite steel-engraved itinerary, 3 steel engraved site plans (1 colored), 14 tinted lithographs by Eugène Ciceri after photographs by Henri Sauvaire (8 mistakenly attributed to Louis Vignes). Later half light brown morocco over marbled boards, gilt spine with raised bands; marbled endleaves; original blue printed wrappers preserved (along with the backstrips the three text volumes). Text leaves intermittently foxed throughout (often in light-moderately toned large blotches). Plates clean and fresh with only occasional touches of soiling or faint foxing almost exclusively confined to the margins; large folding map and folding itinerary in the Atlas with more notable light foxing. A very good set with fine plates. First edition of this comprehensive report on one of the most important scientific and archaeological missions of the nineteenth century, the 1864 expedition to the Dead Sea undertaken by the visionary art collector, archaeologist, and scientist Honoré Paul Joseph d'Albert, duc de Luynes (1802-1867). Along with an atlas containing 78 reproductions of photographs by Louis Vignes (1831-1896), Jardin (fl. 1864), and Henri Joseph Sauvaire (1831-1896), this work documents "the first systematic attempt to survey and photograph the geological features and cities of the Dead Sea basin in present-day Jordan. In addition to mapping the Dead Sea area, the expedition made significant contributions to the geological and paleontological knowledge of the region and also to an understanding of the chemical composition of the lake's waters" (GRI). Louis Vignes, a lieutenent-commander in the French navy and director since 1860 of the port in Beirut, was chosen by de Luynes as photographer for the expedition because of his knowledge of the Levant. "Vignes began to photograph immediately upon arrival in Beirut and continued to do so during the ride south throughout Sidon, Tyre, Nablus, and Jerusalem. From March 14 until May 29 the party sailed the entire Dead Sea on a special iron vessel designed by Vignes to be dismantled for easy trasportation" (Perez). A preliminary account, edited by Vignes, appeared as Extrait des notes d'un voyage d'exploration à la mer Morte, dans le Wady Arabah, sur la rive gauche du Jourdain et dans le désert de Palmyre (Paris: H. Plon, 1865). This work essentially comprised a key to the two maps drawn by Vignes, with assistance from Dr. Gustave Combe. The larger of the two maps charted the Jordan Rift Valley from the southern end of the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Akabah; the second map depicts the Dead Sea and its immediate vicinity. "In addition to tracing the expedition's routes, place names, elevations, vegetation, land conditions, natural features and many other geomorphic and climatic details are recorded on the maps" (GRI). In the Atlas volume of the Voyage, these two maps have been combined into a single map (printed surface: 69.7 by 28.8 cm). In 1866 de Luynes made a second expedition to the region, accompanied by the archaeologist Christophe Edouard Mauss and Henri Sauvaire; their account was published the following year in the Bulletin de la Société de Géographie as "De Karak à Chaubak. Extrait d'un Journal de voyage." De Luynes' full account of the expedition is found in the first volume of the present report. The two parts of the second volume comprise Louis Vignes' account of the journey from Petra (Jordan) to Palmyra (Syria), along with the account of the 1866 journey from Jerusalem to the Crusader castles in Jordan at Kerak and Shoubak (Montréal), written by Mauss and Sauvaire. The third volume contains the report prepared by the noted geologist Louis Lartet (1840-1899), who would go on to discover the first Cro-Magnon skeletons. It is accompanied by chromolithographic maps and arrays of geological and paleontological elevations, along with finely detailed lithographic specimen plates. The entire production was posthumously edited by Melchior, marquis de Vogüé (1829-1916). A member of the Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres, de Luynes was a philanthropist with enormous inherited wealth, and deep interdisciplinary interests, many of which are on display in the present work: the study and collection of Greco-Roman antiquities, notably from Phoenicia and Palestine, and the pursuit of scientific interests in chemistry, geology, and photography. In 1856 de Luynes initiated a competitionin in conjunction with the Societé Française de Photographie to find the best method of photomechanical reproduction. Two people were short-listed for the prize: the chemist and photographer, Alphonse Louis Poitevin, for his method of photolithography; and the pioneering photographer, Charles Nègre, (1820-1880) whose photogravure method "produced beautiful prints, but was even more complicated and unwieldy in practice the Poitevin's method" (Parr & Badger). Although Poitevin was finally awared the prize in 1867, de Luynes chose Nègre to process the 64 reproductions which appear in the first suite of images in the Atlas. "The Duc's decision.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First edition. Two volumes (of four), folio, (35 by 26 cm). [2], IV, 388 pp., in-text illustrations throughout; [6], 222, [6] pp., meteorological charts pp. 66-79. Publisher's avertissement in vol. 1 dated "Constantinople, août 1874." Half-titles for each volume. Text in French; copious transcriptions of Arabic inscriptions in vol. 2. Modern burgundy buckram. Original blue printed wrappers bound in. Some age wear to wrappers, vol. 1 with closed tear on front wrapper (professionally taped) and 15 cm diagonal chip across top corner of rear wrapper. First edition. First two volumes of this comprehensive report on one of the most important scientific and archaeological missions of the nineteenth century, the 1864 expedition to the Dead Sea undertaken by the visionary art collector, archaeologist, and scientist Honoré Paul Joseph d'Albert, duc de Luynes (1802-1867). This work documents "the first systematic attempt to survey and photograph the geological features and cities of the Dead Sea basin in present-day Jordan. In addition to mapping the Dead Sea area, the expedition made significant contributions to the geological and paleontological knowledge of the region and also to an understanding of the chemical composition of the lake's waters" (GRI). Louis Vignes (1831-1896), a lieutenent-commander in the French navy and director since 1860 of the port in Beirut, was chosen by de Luynes as photographer for the expedition because of his knowledge of the Levant. "Vignes began to photograph immediately upon arrival in Beirut and continued to do so during the ride south throughout Sidon, Tyre, Nablus, and Jerusalem. From March 14 until May 29 the party sailed the entire Dead Sea on a special iron vessel designed by Vignes to be dismantled for easy trasportation" (Perez). A preliminary account, edited by Vignes, appeared as Extrait des notes d'un voyage d'exploration à la mer Morte, dans le Wady Arabah, sur la rive gauche du Jourdain et dans le désert de Palmyre (Paris: H. Plon, 1865). In 1866 de Luynes made a second expedition to the region, accompanied by the Orientalist, Ch. Mauss and the photographer, Henri Joseph Sauvaire (1831-1896); their account was published the following year in the Bulletin de la Société de Géographie as "De Karak à Chaubak. Extrait d'un Journal de voyage." De Luynes' full account of the expedition is found in the first volume of the present report. The two parts of the second volume comprise Louis Vignes' account of the journey from Petra (Jordan) to Palmyra (Syria), along with the account of the 1866 journey from Jerusalem to the Crusader castles of Kerak and Shoubak (Jordan), written by Mauss and Sauvaire. A member of the Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres, de Luynes was a philanthropist with enormous inherited wealth, and deep interdisciplinary interests, many of which are on display in the report of his expeditions to the Dead Sea region: the study and collection of Greco-Roman antiquities, notably from Phoenicia and Palestine, and the pursuit of scientific interests in chemistry, geology, and photography. The two volumes not present comprise the geological report by Louis Lartet (1840-1899) and an atlas of photogravure and lithographic reproductions of photographs taken by Louis Vignes and Henri Sauvaire. References: Getty Research Institute, "Duc de Luynes Archive and Related Photographs by Henri Sauvaire" (via website); N. Perez, Focus East, Early Photography in the Near East (1988), p. 229 (Vignes); Rohricht 2824. Full title and imprint: Voyage d'Exploration a la mer Morte, a Petra, et sur la rive gauche du Jourdain par M. le Duc de Luynes. Oeuvre posthume publiée par ses petits-fils sous la direction de M. le Comte de Vogüé. Relation du Voyage. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, Éditeur Libraire de la Société de Géographie 21, rue Hautefeuille, 21 (Tome deuxième De Petra a Palmyre par M. Vignes. Voyage de Jérusalem a Karak et a Chaubak par MM. Mauss et Sauvaire).

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. {Size: 22.22x 29.21 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1874. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 370, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 3 370.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. {Size: 22.22x 29.21 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1874. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 400, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 1 400.

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Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: French. {Size: 22.22x 29.21 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1874] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2013 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - French, Vol: - Volume 1, Pages 400, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. Volume 1 400.