Russell, Alexander.

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

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Description

The Natural History of Aleppo, and parts adjacent. London: A. Millar, "1856" [but 1756]
paper

First edition, 4to (295 x 224mm.), 16 folding engraved plates, contemporary red morocco-backed calf gilt, narrow floral roll-border on sides, spine gilt in compartments, [cf. Atabey 1064; cf. Blackmer 1458; Nissen ZBI 3534; Garrison-Morton 5290], spine somewhat faded

Provenance

Earls of Macclesfield, bookplate, sale in these rooms 15 March 2007, lot 3267

Catalogue Note

A very fine copy. Alexander Russell, from Edinburgh, was a naturalist and physician who in 1740 went to Aleppo as physician to the English factory there. In 1755 he returned to London and a year later published his work, which was reviewed by Samuel Johnson in the Literary Magazine.