BEADNELL (H.J.L).: An Egyptian Oasis. An Account of the Oasis of Kharga in the Libyan Desert, with special Reference to its History, Physical Geography and Water-Supply. IN FULL MOROCCO , John Murray, 19098vo., First Edition, with a frontispiece (original tissue guard present), 34 plates on 27, a full-page map, full-page diagram, full-page map in the text and a large folding map; handsomely bound in dark blue full morocco, back gilt with raised bands, gilt top, uncut, gilt from original board and backstrip preserved and mounted on new and separate leaves, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. Sold from an institution with its small, neat blind stamp on title. The author served with the Geological Survey of Egypt. Extremely scarce, especially in this condition. (Book ref. 19628) £430.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Island Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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