"Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt", edited by Charles W. Wilson. London: J.S. Virtue and Co. [ca. 1880-1884]. Four (4) volumes bound in two. Detailed and comprehensive guidebook to Palestine, written by a number of expert scholars. Detailed engravings on each page showing the areas landscapes, its residents ethnic attire, their customs and more, as well as full-page engraved plates (including the title page engravings) and large colored maps (map of Palestine and a map of Sinai and Egypt). Volume 1: X, 238 pages + 9 of 10 plates and a map. Volume 2: VI, 240 pages + 11 of 12 plates. Volume 3: VI, 240, [4] pages + 8/12 plates and [1] map (double-plate). Volume 4: VI, 236, [4] pages + 9 of 9 plates and 1 map (double-plate), 32 cm. Spines with raised bands and decorations in gilt. External wear along edges and joints. Internal in very fine condition, few pages detached, otherwise firm.