Description of the East and Some Other Countries. Vol. I: Observations on Egypt by POCOCKE Richard

Rare first edition. W. Bowyer and J. P. Knapton, London, 1743. Folio, vi, [8], 310 pages, 75 engraved plates (numbered 1-32 and 34-76, as plate 33 was never issued), of which some folding. Contemporary half-leather, in very poor condition: spine is broken, hinges are weak. Text inside in very good condition. A fair copy. From the library of Egyptologist Andrew H. Gordon. Language: English. THIS BOOK SHIPS FROM THE USA, SHIPPING COSTS WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY (TXR). Relevant subjects: Egypt: Travelers & Egyptologists.