Travels in Greece, Palestine, Egypt and Barbary during the years 1806 and 1807

New York: Van Winkle and Wiley, 1814. First American edition. Hardcover. fair. Large octavo (8 1/2 x 5 1/4"). 471, [1]pp, 46pp (Appendix and Index). Original full-calf boards. Rebacked. Gold lettering to spine. Illustrated with six full-page wood- and copper engravings, as well as a folded plan of Jerusalem, this work narrates Chateaubriand's journey to Greece and the Levant during the years 1806 and 1807. Unfortunately, one plate is missing (View of the Holy Sepulchre). Binding darkened, with rubbing along edges. Heavy foxing and age-toning throughout. Closed tear to folded plan of Jerusalem. Binding and interior in overall fair condition. (Inventory #: 46140)