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1909 Cairo and its Environs
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Description
Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding
The first edition of this work. A charming volume exploring the beauty of Cairo and its environs, celebrating the capital of Egypt, a popular tourist destination particularly for its beautiful climate and picturesque character, as well as brilliant social life. Chapters illustrate the author's wanderings through the capital and its environs, including Roda Island, Bab-el-Sharia and the Ramparts, Ghizeh, and more.
By A. O. Lamplough and R. Francis. Illustrated with numerous beautiful coloured plates.
Condition
In the original publisher's full decorative cloth binding with gilt to the top edge. Externally generally sound with minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities, a touch of soiling to the boards and spine, which has slightly darkened. Previous ownership inscription to the front free endpaper, dated 1910. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with stunning colourful plates, each protected by tissue guard.
Very Good
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