SONNINI, Charles (1751-1812). Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt: undertaken by order of the old government of France.
Translated by Henry Hunter.
Publisher: John Stockdale, London. 1799.
3 Volumes. 8vo. Full marbled leather, with gilt borders. Black ruled and richly gilt title and spine. Marbled fly leaves. Speckled edges.
Vol. 1: Frontispiece portrait, xix, with errata, 376 pp., with plates, and one folded map laid inside.
Vol. 2: Frontispiece portrait, vii, 368 pp., 17 plates.
Vol. 3: Frontispiece, viii, 324 pp., 9 plates. Includes red cloth bookmark.
Each volume is H: 8 5/8 x W: 5 5/8 x D: 1 1/2 in.
Poor to fair. Front board of Vol. 2 detached. Panels of Vol. 1 and 3 are very weak, with scuffing and some losses. Tails and heads of spines scuffed and bumped, with losses. Corners bumped and scuffed, with losses. Slight toning and browning throughout each volume.
Vol. 1 plate 2 is tipped into wrong pages and does not match table of contents.
Vol. 2 plate 22 is tipped into wrong pages and does not match table of contents. Missing 2 plates.
Vol. 3 red cloth bookplate commensurate with age.
Ink owner inscription: "D.K. R. J. 2. 16."
From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.