Robert Hichens / Jules Guerin - Egypt and its Monuments - 1908

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Egypt and its Monuments is a first edition hardback from 1908 by Robert Hichens with colour illustrations by Jules Guerin, in English, 272 pages, bound in orange cloth with gilt lettering, overall in very good condition.

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A very beautiful book on "Egypt and its monuments" written by Robert Hichens with many photos and illustrations in colour by Jules Guerin. Bound in orange cloth with gilt stamped lettering and deco, gilt top edge and deckled bottom and fore-edges. All pages are bright, clean and unmarked. Binding and hinges remain intact and secure. All plates present with speaking and descriptive tissue guards. Externally some shelfwear and light wear on corners and edges--see photo. Still bright gilt on front board, spine lightly sunned. Overall very well preserved copy. Rarity.

A very beautiful book on "Egypt and its monuments" written by Robert Hichens with many photos and illustrations in colour by Jules Guerin. Bound in orange cloth with gilt stamped lettering and deco, gilt top edge and deckled bottom and fore-edges. All pages are bright, clean and unmarked. Binding and hinges remain intact and secure. All plates present with speaking and descriptive tissue guards. Externally some shelfwear and light wear on corners and edges--see photo. Still bright gilt on front board, spine lightly sunned. Overall very well preserved copy. Rarity.

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Number of books
1
Subject
Geography, History, Illustrated, Photography, Travels
Book title
Egypt and its Monuments
Author/ Illustrator
Robert Hichens / Jules Guerin
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1908
Height
26 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
17 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Hodder and Stoughton
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
272
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