FIRST EDITION, PROOF COPY, 2 volumes, elephant folio (750 x 535mm.), 10 original parts each numbered in ink and stamped "Proof Copy", letterpress titles, list of plates, text, and 32 plates, comprising: sketch map of Jerusalem, and 31 CHROMOLITHOGRAPHED plates by M. and N. Hanhart after Werner mounted on card, each plate with a letterpress caption pasted on the reverse, twentieth century green half morocco, green cloth boards, spines gilt, original printed stiff yellow card wrappers bound in, occasional light marginal spotting, slight wear to edges of wrappers

Gay 26; Röhricht 2879; Tobler p.231; not in Blackmer

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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A VERY RARE COMPLETE COPY OF THIS MONUMENTAL BOOK OF VIEWS IN PALESTINE, CONTAINING ALL 32 PLATES AS ISSUED IN THE ORIGINAL 10 PARTS. ONE OF THE SCARCEST COLOUR PLATE BOOKS ON THE MIDDLE EAST.

WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO TRACE ANY RECORD OF A COPY APPEARING AT AUCTION IN OVER 40 YEARS. ONLY ONE COMPLETE COPY IS RECORDED IN COPAC (the V&A National Art Library). The British Library has parts 1-6 only, th♔e Bodleian Library has parts 1-8 only, and the National Library of Scotland and Cambridge ꦉUniversity Library each has a copy of part 3 only.

Carl Werner (1808-1894) studied painting and architecture in Germany, before moving to Italy where he painted watercolours for nearly twenty years and also exhibited in London and other European cities. He travelled in Palestine and Egypt from 1862 to 1864. His views of Jerusalem are particularly noted𒁃 and he was one of few non-Muslims to gain access to paint the interior of the Dome of the Rock, which features in this work (2 interiors of the 'Mosque of Omar'). This work also includes views of Bethlehem, Bethany and the Dead Sea, and in Jerusalem: street sceꦏnes, the Greek and Armenian chapels, the Holy Sepulchre, Street of David, and the Wailing Wall.

George R. Gleig (1796-1888), Scottish soldier, writer, and priest, fought in the American War, takinꦓg part in five battles (Bladensburg, Baltimore, New Orleans, Washington and Fort Bowyer), and was wounded three times. He later became Chaplain-General to the Forces, and died in 1888 at the age of 92, being the last surviving officer who served under Wel🀅lington in the 85th Regiment.