Smith George, “Assyrian discoveries; an account of explorations and discoveries on the site of Nineveh, during 1873 and 1874”, S. Low, Marston, Low & Searle, London, 1875. First edition. Tall 8vo, (23x15cm), pp.xvi,461. Complete with a folding map and numerous illustrations, including photographs. Original brown cloth, lettering in gilt, wear along inner joints. An account of Smith’s travels from London to Mosul and to many archaeological sites in Upper Mesopotamia, especially focusing on the excavations and new Assyrian discoveries at Ninevi, Nimrud and other ancient Assyrian sites. Except the archaeological nature of this work, Smith also provides valuable information along many aspects of the upper Mesopotamian area of the 1870s. A fine copy. Uncommon.