Syria, the Holy Land, Asia Minor, by John Carne; illustrations by William Henry Bartlett, Thomas Allom, and William Purser. London, Paris, and New York: Fisher, Son & Co., dates 1836-38 on engraved title pages. English. Three Volumes. First Edition. Three volumes comprising a total of 122 plates: Three engraved title pages, two maps, and 117 high-quality steel engravings (most signed in the plate: "W.H. Bartlett") presenting scenes from Palestine and other locations throughout the Mediterranean Basin. Sites include Jaffa, Jerusalem, Beirut, Alexandria, and more; Descriptions by the traveler, explorer, and author John Carne accompany the engravings. Vol. I : [8], II, 3-80 pp. + [37] plates. Vol. II : 76 pp. + [37] plates. Vol. III : 100 pp. + [48] plates. 26 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears to edges of several leaves, not affecting text. Gilt-decorated leather bindings, slightly worn; abrasion to edges and spines. Gilt edges.