Dun (Major T. I.),

FROM CAIRO TO SIWA, ACROSS THE LIBYAN DESERT WITH ARMOURED CARS (1933)

Major T. I. Dun's account of his travels across the Libyan desert in armoured cars

Published: Messrs. E. & R. Schindler, Cairo, 1933

Edition: Second Edition

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"A Narrative followed by Illuminated Pages of the History and Customs of the Inhabitants of that Country, a Photographic Brochure, and a Map."

Publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards with leather spine.

viii + 110pp. Illustrated throughout with beautiful woodcut and linocut prints and numerous b & w photographs. Two tipped in plates. Folding map of Libyan desert and colour plan of Cairo at rear.

Bookplate supplied by the publisher to the front pastedown. This bookplate features hieroglyphs, with text to the front pastedown detailing how they should be read.

There is also a chapter on the history, customs and superstitions of the Libyan Desert and the people who live there.

Among the many artists who have contributed to this work are: N. Strekalowsky, M. Fisher, Bernard Rice, Elsa Masters, P. S. Searight, Selah Chiaty, Rameses Younan, and Namhia Saad. 

  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: Folio
  • Name: Rare Paper
  • Contact Person: Armandt Marais
  • Country: South Africa
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