The Holy Land, Egypt, Constantinople, Athens, Etc. Etc. – A Series of Forty-Eight Photographs, Taken by Francis Bedford… With Descriptive Text and Introduction by W. M. Thompson. London: Day & Son, [1866].
Book with 48 albumen prints by the photographer Francis Bedford (1816-1894). Bedford started to be involved with photography in the 1850s. In 1862, he received a royal appointment from Queen Victoria to accompany Edward, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, on his journey to the Holy Land, and in the capacity of royal photographer to photograph the region during their travels. The photos present in this book were taken during their journey.
Each photo 9.5X12cm, mounted on a board and titled in the plate. VII, 99 pp, 48 photo plates, volume 25cm. Good condition, binding and several leaves detached, rebound with original front cover pasted down. Slight spotting. One plate quite dirty. Some leaves distorted. Photos in good condition. Restored binding. Ink stamps of previous owners.