Alexandria: A History and A Guide.
Alexandria : Whitehead Morris Limited, 1922 Stock Code: 90044
INSCRIBED TO HUGH WALPOLE
First edition, first impression. Presentation copy inscribed by the author to Hugh Walpole on the front free endpaper "For Hugh, from E. M. Forster" and with Walpole's Brackenburn book label on the front pastedown. Copies of the first edition are rare, as most of the print run was destroyed by fire.Description
Octavo. Original buff paper boards, titles to spine and front board in black.
Illustrations
Engraved frontispiece and 17 plates, 2 folding maps in the text, one coloured folding map in pocket on rear pastedown.
Condition
Rear board very lightly cockled, boards faintly marked, partial tanning to endpapers. An excellent copy.
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