Damas et le Liban.

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Rare, with only 2 copies appearing at auction in the last 24 years. Intended as a limited edition for private circulation, the verso of the half-title has a printed line for the co py number (this copy unnumbered). 'The work consists of two sections, one on the state of the Turkish government in Damascus, and the other an account of the Christians in the Lebanon' (Blackmer). The Comte de Paris travelled in Syria in 1860. He was the son of the Duc d'Orleans.First edition; 8vo; text in French, original blind-stamped brown cloth gilt, uncut, a fine copy; vii, 136 pp.Chahine 3562; Blackmer 1226; Weber 584. Show more