Alexandria : A History and a Guide by FORSTER, E M - 1938

Whitehead Morris Limited, 1938. 2nd edition. Hardcover. VG+. 2nd Edition. 13.7 x 21.2 cm orange paper covered boards with black titles to the front and spine xii, 218[2]pp with 22 maps and plans including a folding map of Alexandria to the rear and 7 photographic illustrations as called for. The spine is a little toned and rubbed with a small repair at the head. There is a little light marking to the rear and a 1cm biro line to the front. Internally, there is an ownership name to the front free endpaper and a bookplate to the front pastedown. The pages are generally very clean with only the very occasional light mark. All in all a very good plus complete copy of this scarce guidebook in a 2nd edition much revised by its author. From the collection of Olwen Phillis Francis Brogan, archaeologist and authority on Roman Libya and after, her son the historian and biographer Hugh. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.