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

Grenoble, Jules Rey, 1913. Leather. An illustrated French work looking into the time Napoleon spent in Egypt, signed by the author. In the original French.Signed by the author to the title page, 'A Monsieur A. Defrance, Hommage respectively G. Legrain, 8 Fevrier 1913&apos.An interesting study of Napoleon's time spent in Egypt, during a military expedition he led there. The 1798-1801 campaign saw Napoleon proclaiming to defend French trade interests in Egypt and Syria.Illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, and in-text illustrations throughout.By Jean de Metz and Georges Legrain.Original front wrap is bound in. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Small crack to the head of the front joint. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. A couple of faint marks to the boards. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .