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The Recovery of Jerusalem - Illustrated - 1871 - The Recovery of Jerusalem, a Narrative of Exploration and Discovery in the City and the Holy Land. by: William Nilson, Charles Warren. London: Richard Bentley, 1871. The book describes the surroundings of Jerusalem and the holy places, including engravings, architectural drawings and topographic maps of the area. Some of the pages are fold-outs. Elegant leather binding with gilt illustration, inscription and gilt decorations on spine, marbled page margins. English, 554 pp., 22X15 cm. Good condition, some wear on the cover's spine, first page detached.