Jean de Metz; Georges Legrain — Aux Pays de Napoleon L&Apos;Egypte

Grenoble, Jules Rey, 1913. Leather. A beautifully illustrated work on Napoleon's experiences in Egypt, presented in a half- morocco binding. Bound in half-morocco. Illustrations include a frontispiece, an engraved vignette title page, and a range of in-text illustrations. This is a work on Napoleon Bonaparte's experiences within the country of Egypt, written in French by Jean de Metz and Georges Legrain. Bonaparte led a military expedition to Egypt that served as a springboard to his political power, which this work expands upon. Written by Jean de Metz and Georges Legrain. Legrain (1865-1917) was a French Egyptologist. He spent much of his life working within Egypt and undertaking research on the country's ancient history, architecture, and antiquities. Collated, complete. In a half-morocco binding on cloth boards. Externally, very smart. Minimal rubbing to extremities and spine. Discolouration to the margins of the boards, with a few marks to the boards as well. Age-toning to the margins of the paste downs and the endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd spot particularly to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .