Travelogue by Judith Montefiore, printed for private use. The title page bears a handwritten inscription on her behalf. Impressions that she wrote in her journal during the couple’s second visit in 1839. From Ramsgate to Palestine.
Judith Montefiore (1784-1862) was the wife of famed Sir Moses Montefiore. She accompanied him on many of his trips, and she wrote this book after their second visit to Palestine in 1839. During this trip, Judith began her custom of writing her thoughts in her travel journal. The book was not printed for commercial use and was just distributed to her friends.
The title page bears the handwritten note, “To A de symmonds esq. With lady Montefiore best regards.”
410 pages. 19.5 cm. Printed on the title page “not published”.
Fine condition. Original binding.