Author: Leslie Greener
Title: The Discovery of Egypt
Description: London, Cassell, 1966. First edition. Cloth. A bright and informed work concerning the surge of interest in Egypt and its antiquities by the West, with plates throughout. The first edition of this workIn the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. A fascinating work that details the rediscovery and popularisation of Egypt by the West, including the Napoleon's Expedition and the frenzied race to obtain its great antiquities. Written by soldier, journalist and Egyptologist, Leslie Greener.Generously illustrated throughout with a sketched map and twenty double-sided monochrome plates. Collated, complete. In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent with shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light edge wear and a couple marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: The Discovery of Egypt History Ancient Egypt History Not Stated


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