The Land of the Pharaohs.
Egypt and Sinai: Illustrated by Pen and Pencil.
London. The Religious Tract Society. ( 1875.). Stock ID #223701 Richly illustrated in a fine pictorial binding, from the "Pen & Pencil" series of travel books by the editor of the Religious Tract Society Rev. Samuel Manning (1821–1881). When referring to this item please quote stockid 223701.
First edition. 32 full page illustrations (one double-page) including frontispiece, map, and numerous text illustrations, 224pp + 8pp "Illustrated Books of Travel" (publisher's advertisement), original green pictorial cloth, elaborately embossed in gilt, black and blind, spine gilt lettered, 28 x 19.5 cms, binding bright and unmarked, small bump to the lower corner affecting the inner leaves, discolouration to the verso of the frontispiece, early owner's inked signature, a most attractive copy in very good condition.
Price: $150.00 AU