Included in this lot is the first edition of "A Visit to Monasteries in the Levant" by Robert Cruzon. This book was published in 1849 in New York by R. Craighhead, printer and stereotyper. Robert Curzon (1810-1873) travelled to Egypt and the Holy Land in 1833-4 and 1837-8, on a tour of research among the monastery libraries, gathering many valuable manuscripts. This book records his experiences. It immediately gained popularity, running to six editions by 1881. From a scientific point of view, these revelations of monastic treasures were of great importance and led to the acquisition of the magnificent collection of Nitrian manuscripts by the British Museum. The book shows its original gilt stamped brown cloth, but the front and engraved title are of the UK edition. The book is in fair condition, with some obvious wear on the cover and front few pages. The book measures 8" by 5 1/2".