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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

Parfit (Joseph T.)

Among the Druzes of Lebanon and Bashan

Published: Hunter & Longhurst, London, 1917

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $120

Approximately:

Estimate: $240-280

Bidding opens: 3 Oct 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Oct 16:30 GMT

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1 volume. First edition 1917. Scarce copy.

Publishers green cloth with black title.

Gilt title to spine.

[1], viii, 252 pages.

2 page catalogue.

Frontispiece portrait with tissue-guard.

15 plates with 25 illustrations.

First edition of Parfit's book which describes his journey through

southern Lebanon in a highly narrative form. Parfit was a missionary

in Baghdad and later a Chaplain in Beirut; His journey among the Druze

during World War I includes descriptions of the locals, the geography and

wildlife, as well as the progress of the war in the Middle East. Accompanied

by multiple (unattributed) photographs of the people and lands of southern Lebanon.

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 19 x 13 cm


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