Antique 3rd Edition, Nineveh and its Remains Vol 1, Layard, English, Victorian
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This is an antique third edition of Nineveh and its Remains - Volume 1 by Austen Henry Layard. An English, bound copy of the historic findings in Assyria, published in London in 1849.
A fascinating individual, Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817 - 1894) was at times a politician, art historian, a diplomat and a collector. Prominent as a traveller with expertise in ancient Assyria, his works on the ancient city of Nineveh, in modern day Mosul, Iraq is the subject of this Victorian publication. Once the largest city in the world, his excavations of Nineveh and its findings are documented across two volumes.
- Presented in good antique condition, with pages intact and minimal marks or discolouration
- Comprehensive in scope across 400 pages, including illustrations and maps
- This third edition published in London by John Murray of Albemarle Street in 1849
- Illustrated throughout with etchings of schematics, iconography and landscapes
- Map of the region folds out from the rear of the book, measuring 49cm x 39.5cm (19.25'' x 15.5'')
This is a delightful antique copy of Nineveh and its Remains by the former politician and Assyriologist Austen Henry Layard. Presented here as a third edition of volume 1, this title will fascinate the reader. Delivered ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 15.5cm (6'')
Max Depth: 4cm (1.5'')
Max Height: 23cm (9'')
Rear Map Width: 49cm (19.25'')
Rear Map Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')
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