By J. Barthelemy Saint-Hillaire

Published: London Richard Bentley

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: vii, [1] 376pp.

A very scarce narrative of travel and exploration in the Suez canal.

By J. Barthelemy Saint-Hillaire

1857 Egypt and the Great Suez Canal A Narrative of Travels

Name: 1857 Egypt and the Great Suez Canal
SKU: 877V5
Price: 80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London Richard Bentley

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: vii, [1] 376pp.

A very scarce narrative of travel and exploration in the Suez canal.

£80.00

weight: 0.75kgs / stock code: 877V5

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Description

Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce

First edition.

Very scarce.

A travel narrative centred around the Suez canal. J. Barthelemy Saint-Hillaire details his experience of witnessing the building of the Suez canal. It is filled with vivid descriptions of bustling and vibrant cities.

Condition

Bound in the original publishers binding. Externally generally smart. Rubbing to the head of the spine resulting in slight loss. Fading to the cloth. Front hinge tender. Internally firmly bound. Contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper. Spotting to the frontispiece and title page. Minor age toning. Pages generally clean.

Overall: Good

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