Bidspirit auction | The Holy Land – David

The Holy Land – David Roberts Lithographs and Travel Journal – Past and Present - A magnificent large-format volume presenting the iconic work of Scottish artist and traveler David Roberts, one of the most important visual chroniclers of the Holy Land in the 19th century. This book combines Roberts’ celebrated lithographs — depicting Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron, the Judean Desert, and other sacred sites — with a modern perspective comparing past and present. 🏛️ Rich and compelling content:  • Stunning colour lithographs of the Holy Land  • Historical visual documentation of key sites in Jerusalem and beyond  • Combination of travel narrative and modern commentary  • Fascinating comparison between 19th-century views and today  • High-quality printing in an impressive folio format An essential volume for collectors of Holy Land books, travel literature, and Orientalist art. Bibliographic details: Artist: David Roberts Title: La Terre Sainte – Lithographies et Journal Publisher: Herscher Year: 1997 Pages: 270 Format: Folio (large format) Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Illustrations: Numerous colour plates Language: French Condition: Very good condition; dust jacket well preserved, clean interior. 🌍 A visually stunning and highly collectible volume — particularly appealing to collectors of Holy Land imagery and historical travel works.