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Yates, William Holt (1802-1874) The Modern History and Condition of Egypt, its Climate, Diseases, and Capabilities. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1843. First edition, two octavo volumes, illustrated partially unopened, bound in contemporary green cloth, boards with different blind-stamped decoration, spine with fancy gold-tooled pictorial titles, some foxing to contents, 8 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (2)
Estimate $400-600
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William Holt, London, EgyptJohn Dorfman
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