Yates, William Holt. - The modern history and condition of Egypt, its climate, diseases, and capabilities; exhibited in a personal narrative of travels in that country: with an account of the proceedings of Mohammed Ali pascha, from 1801-1843; interspersed with illustrations of scripture history, the fulfilment of prophecy, and the progress of civilization. [First edition].

London, Smith, Elder and Co., 1843. 2 vols. LCCCVI,511, VII,643 pp. Two lithograph frontispieces (portrait of Mohammed Ali and Ibrahim Pasha), 12 tinted / b./w. lithographed plates (incl. 8 views) by Charles Joseph Hullmandel after drawings by Yates & 1 wood engraved text-ill. Orig. uniform publisher's bindings (blind stamped green cloth over boards, gilt decorated on the spines). 8vo. - Books tight and clean inside; bindings with only very minor shelfwear; some occasional foxing.Scarce complete first edition in rare neat condition. Sets in the original untouched / unrestored original bindings are very rare.- - A very interesting description of Egypt by the Scottish physician William Holt Yates who traveled extensively in Egypt around 1840. In addition to an account of his travels, Yates also provides extensive commentary on political events in Crete, Syria and Egypt.

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