A very RARE and uncommon and interesting book written by Charles Didier..."500 lieues sur le Nil" published in 1858, first edition. Original edition of this journey on the Nile during which the author successively visited the kingdom of Sennar, Khartoum, Upper Nubia, the land of Robatât, Atmour-Belâ-Ma, Lower Nubia, the island of Philae, Aswan, Thebes, Siut and the caves of Beni-Hassan. Externally in fine binding with very little sign of wear, inside light scattered foxing and stains but text readable, last ten pages with ancient water sign-see photos. a couple of pages with a tiny piece missing. Scarce. Rarity.