"In this book I have endeavoured to give some account of the physical and social characteristics of Egypt, and to exhibit these characteristics in connection with the work of political reorganization and industrial development which is now in progress. The sketches and the information which I have ventured to present to the reader are the fruits of a visit ... during the winter of 1898-99. "-- From the Preface --- This lovely first edition is beautifully illustrated with 4 pastel lithographs plates including frontispiece, 20 full page plates from paintings by author, and 74 illustrations in text. Published by George Allen, London, 1899. Publisher’s original brown cloth board with gilt title and illustration on the front board. Spine lettered in gilt. Top page edges gilt. . Book Dimensions: 25 x 18 x 3 cm and Number of Pages: 333 Weight over 2 kg Condition Firm, and well bound copy. External covers are in nice shape, slightly discoloured at the bottom spine, with light wear to corners, and to head and foot of spine. Internally the book is in very good condition. There is some marks of sticker being removed from inside front cover page. A faded line of library stamping on top margin of few pages. Inner hinges are very good and pages are tightly held at gutters. Pages are very clean. The attractive illustrations make this a truly beautiful title (Please see pictures).