Eugène Poitou - Un Hiver en Égypte - 1881
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Un Hiver en Égypte by Eugène Poitou, illustrated edition, fourth edition of 1881, published by Alfred Mame et Fils, original language French, hardcover in red percaline with gilt decorations, 390 pages, 30 × 22 cm, with inserted plates.
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SUPERB ORIENTALIST EXAMPLE - VERY FINE FRESH CONDITION
• Title: "A Winter in Egypt" by Mr. Eugène Poitou.
• Edition: Fourth edition of 1881, published in Tours by Alfred Mame et Fils, Editors.
• Binding: Exceptional publisher's binding in full red percaline, richly adorned with a superb polychrome and gold decoration inspired by Egypt (pyramid, Sphinx, deities and hieroglyphic motifs). Gilded edges very bright.
• Illustrations: Richly illustrated with magnificent period engravings not in the text, depicting views of Egypt (Alexandria, Cairo, Mosque of Sultan Hassan, scenes of life on the Nile).
• Condition: Very handsome overall condition. The binding is bright with fresh gilding. Interior very clean and sound, the engravings are of superb sharpness.
A magnificent classic of travel in the 19th century, highly decorative and sought after for its splendid bibliophile plate.
SUPERB ORIENTALIST EXAMPLE - VERY FINE FRESH CONDITION
• Title: "A Winter in Egypt" by Mr. Eugène Poitou.
• Edition: Fourth edition of 1881, published in Tours by Alfred Mame et Fils, Editors.
• Binding: Exceptional publisher's binding in full red percaline, richly adorned with a superb polychrome and gold decoration inspired by Egypt (pyramid, Sphinx, deities and hieroglyphic motifs). Gilded edges very bright.
• Illustrations: Richly illustrated with magnificent period engravings not in the text, depicting views of Egypt (Alexandria, Cairo, Mosque of Sultan Hassan, scenes of life on the Nile).
• Condition: Very handsome overall condition. The binding is bright with fresh gilding. Interior very clean and sound, the engravings are of superb sharpness.
A magnificent classic of travel in the 19th century, highly decorative and sought after for its splendid bibliophile plate.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Travels
Book title
Un Hiver en Égypte
Author/ Illustrator
Eugène Poitou
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1881
Height
30 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
22 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Alfred Mame et Fils
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
390
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