Travels in upper and lower Egypt, . undertaken by order of the old government of France; by C. S. Sonnini, ... Illustrated by engravings, ... To which is subjoined a map of the country. Translated from the French.
Charles Sigisbert Sonnini (1751-1812)
Category
Books
Date
1800
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3079976
Summary
Bibliographic description
[4],xl,730,[14]p.,plates . map . 4to.. Ms. dedicatory verse to Philip Yorke (1743-1804) on front flyleaf, composed to commemorate his death. manuscript bookseller's ticket on front pastedown: Painter, bookseller, Wrexham.. Provenance: Bookplate: Erthig (anonymous armorial).. Binding: Tree calf; gilt rolled to form a panel; recessed cords; spine gilt; red spine label: 'Sonnini's Egypt'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Charles Sigisbert Sonnini (1751-1812) William Combe (1742-1823).