octavo, xxvi, 388pp, 8 folding engravings of archaeological interest, plus 4 engraved folding maps, one of which has been silked on verso at a single fold, volume rebound in modern three-quarter black leather and original faux tree-calf paper-over-boards, red label at spine with gilt lettering, rear board was bowed, and was pressed flat by binder, leaving a 3-inch crooked line, extremities a little rough to the touch, leather at spine head and tops of boards faded somewhat, title-page foxed, scattered foxing at text, previous owner's name stamped at title-page. Ruppell (1794 - 1884), who was among the very first Europeans to explore the region, presents his factual, scientific account of Egypt, Sudan, the desert in Jordan, Hijaz, Yemen, and Muscat, with additional notice of his survey of the Arabian coast. This volume includes all 8 of the folding plates and all 4 of the maps.