THOMPSON, W.M, editor. Francis BEDFORD, photographer. The Holy Land, Egypt, Constantinople, Athens, Etc. Etc. London: Day & Son, [1866].

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THOMPSON, W.M, editor. Francis BEDFORD, photographer. The Holy Land, Egypt, Constantinople, Athens, Etc. Etc. London: Day & Son, [1866].

Small 4° (246 x 192 mm). 48 albumen prints, each approximately 4 x 5 in. (10.2 x 12.7 cm.) or the reverse, each with printed title, plate number and inscription, text and plates mounted on guards. (A few imprints just shaved, some light browning.) Later quarter morocco (worn). Provenance: Joseph K.T. Van Pell (gift inscription to his wife Nellie).

Photographed by Francis Bedford during the Tour in the East on which by Command he accompanied His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on mount. Text and introduction by W.M. Thompson.

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