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ROBERTS, David (1796–1864). –– BROCKEDON, William (1787–1854). Sketches in Egypt & Nubia. [Aalsmeer: Pulchri Press, 1982]. Imperial folio (610 x 432 mm). Engraved additional title from the original 1846 edition, numerous color lithographs reproduced after Louis Hache with additional duplicate color lithograph laid in, full–page map originally published by F. G. Moon. Publisher’s half olive green levant over buckram ruled in gilt, upper cover pictorially stamped and titled in gilt, raised bands, extra gilt spine, all edges gilt, marbled lithograph endpapers; original slipcase and publisher’s shipping box. LIMITED EDITION, number 325 of 1000 copies of this exquisite reprint in facsimile of one of the most ambitious and impressive of English books illustrated with lithographs. FINE. From the private library of a prominent Chicago collector, part II.