Letters on Egypt, Containing, A Parallel between the Manners of its ancient and modern Inhabitants, its Commerce, Agriculture, Government and Religion;; With The Descent of Louis IX at Damietta. Extracted from Joinville and Arabian Authors in two volumes

Savary, M. (Claude Étienne), 1750-1788

Published by G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row, London, 1787

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21 x 14 cm. Octavo. xi 467pp, 490pp (14pp index). Two volume set. Bound in full brown leather red leather spine labels and gilt spine design. Illustrated with four plates which consist of 3 folding maps, of Egypt, the city of Alexandria, and the Nile River Delta, and a plan of the great pyramid. There is some foxing to the plates and a small closed tear to the plan; else in nice condition. Front hinge of volume one starting. Nice set. Armorial bookplate of Robert Hunter Esq, of Thurston on front fixed endpaper of both volumes. ESTC T12193. Seller Inventory # 70317

Bibliographic Details

Title: Letters on Egypt, Containing, A Parallel ...

Publisher: G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Pater-Noster-Row, London

Publication Date: 1787

Binding: Full Leather

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Second edition.