Norden, Frederik Ludwig

FIRST EDITION, volume 2 only (of 2), folio (460 x 295mm.), 100 engraved plates and maps (numbered 60-159) on 96 sheets, a few folding, contemporary calf, title slightly soiled, a few text leaves slightly affected by damp at edges, binding somewhat worn, joints split

Blackmer 1211 (later, English edition); Hilmy II, p.74

The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"This important book was the earliest attempt at an elaborate description of Egypt, and its plates are the most significant previous to those by Denon [see lot 68]" (Blackmer).