R. Talbot Kelly - Egypt, painted and described - 1903

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Egypt, Painted and Described By: R. Talbot Kelly
Published by : London, Adam & Charles Black, 1903

Condition:
Hardcover on publisher original decorated cloth binding - gold edges at the top.
Firmed binding, overall in good condition.

All 75 color images protected by tissue protect with a description of the image of Egypt at the turn of the 20th century. one plates loose.
246 pages, dimension: 23.0 x 16.5 cm.

Robert Talbot Kelly quit his family's business in the early 1880s and traveled to Cairo, where he established himself as an artist, became fluent in Arabic, and spent a good deal of time living with Bedouin tribes. His travels throughout the country form the basis of this volume, which features both Kelly's artwork and his writings about the people and scenes he found in Egyptian towns and deserts. These works show great empathy and respect for Egyptian peoples and cultures.

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Egypt, Painted and Described By: R. Talbot Kelly
Published by : London, Adam & Charles Black, 1903

Condition:
Hardcover on publisher original decorated cloth binding - gold edges at the top.
Firmed binding, overall in good condition.

All 75 color images protected by tissue protect with a description of the image of Egypt at the turn of the 20th century. one plates loose.
246 pages, dimension: 23.0 x 16.5 cm.

Robert Talbot Kelly quit his family's business in the early 1880s and traveled to Cairo, where he established himself as an artist, became fluent in Arabic, and spent a good deal of time living with Bedouin tribes. His travels throughout the country form the basis of this volume, which features both Kelly's artwork and his writings about the people and scenes he found in Egyptian towns and deserts. These works show great empathy and respect for Egyptian peoples and cultures.

Photos supplement descriptions & Objects that show in the listing photo.
"Please View & Used the photos for Part of Description & Further Condition Details"!!!
Ship tracked & Insured.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Illustrated, Travels
Book Title
Egypt, painted and described
Author/ Illustrator
R. Talbot Kelly
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1903
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London, Adam & Charles Black,
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
246
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.92%
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