![[WOOD, Robert (1717-1771)]. The Ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor, in the Desart. London: 1753. 2° (553 x 367mm). 59 etched and engraved plates after G.B. Borra numbered to 57, plate 1 on three sheets forming a panoramic view, 2 full-page engravings of inscriptions. (Title unevenly browned, other light browning and spotting.) Modern calf, covers panelled in blind, spine with raised bands with gilt centre-pieces in compartments, morocco spine label (spine slightly faded, extremities lightly rubbed).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_06332_0101_000(wood_robert_the_ruins_of_palmyra_otherwise_tedmor_in_the_desart_london015018).jpg?w=1)
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[WOOD, Robert (1717-1771)]. The Ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor, in the Desart. London: 1753. 2° (553 x 367mm). 59 etched and engraved plates after G.B. Borra numbered to 57, plate 1 on three sheets forming a panoramic view, 2 full-page engravings of inscriptions. (Title unevenly browned, other light browning and spotting.) Modern calf, covers panelled in blind, spine with raised bands with gilt centre-pieces in compartments, morocco spine label (spine slightly faded, extremities lightly rubbed).
FIRST EDITION of this very successful and celebrated archaeological work. 'No such meticulous and handsome archaeological work had yet appeared in the English language, and the nation could feel proud to have a worthy competitor for the lavish folios produced in France and Italy' (RIBA). The plates were engraved by Pierre Fourdrinier, Thomas Major and J.S. Muller, Jr., after drawings by Borra, the Italian architect who accompanied Wood and James Dawkins on their tour of Asia Minor in 1750-51. Berlin Kat 1884; Blackmer 1834 (French edition); Cohen-de Ricci 916; Fowler 443; Harris 939; RIBA 3707.
FIRST EDITION of this very successful and celebrated archaeological work. 'No such meticulous and handsome archaeological work had yet appeared in the English language, and the nation could feel proud to have a worthy competitor for the lavish folios produced in France and Italy' (RIBA). The plates were engraved by Pierre Fourdrinier, Thomas Major and J.S. Muller, Jr., after drawings by Borra, the Italian architect who accompanied Wood and James Dawkins on their tour of Asia Minor in 1750-51. Berlin Kat 1884; Blackmer 1834 (French edition); Cohen-de Ricci 916; Fowler 443; Harris 939; RIBA 3707.