EGYPT. BAEDEKER, Karl (edits).. Egypt. - Handbook for Travellers.. Karl Baedeker, Leipzic., 1898.

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Description: Fourth remodelled edition: ''The present combined edition has been completely revised and for the most part re-written by Professor Georg Steindorff of Leipzic.'' (from the Preface). Small octavo. pp cciv, 395. 22 maps, 55 plans and 66 views and vignettes.Presentation copy from Professor Steindorff, inscribed on the front free endpaper: ''Seinem lieben John H. Gretton in herzlichen Freundschaft & mit dem Wunsche, das Buch neigt bald praktisch zu erproben. G. Steindorff, Neujahr 1898''. Georg Steindorff was at the time Professor of Egyptology at the University of Leipzig where he built the Egyptian collection into a true museum.Front inner hinge cracking. Covers a bit bumped at the edges and marked. Good. Inscribed Baedekers are scarce.

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