Alexandrie (Égypte)

First edition, limited to 200 numbered copies.

Inner sides of the wrappers showing slight, harmless shadowing; a pleasing copy.

The volume includes two large folding leaves.

Signed presentation inscription by René Etiemble: "... ce produit d'un tout petit éditeur alexandrin, 'le scarabée', alias Etiemble."

First edition.
Modern binding in half dark blue sheep, smooth spine decorated with gilt fillets, original covers preserved, reinforced cover, traces of washing.
This project for reform of the Egyptian Civil Code was developed during the reign of Ismail Pasha. It appeared shortly after the inauguration of the Suez Canal. The Viceroy then Khedive of Egypt, who had been educated in France, notably at the Staff College, showed a sincere desire to open Egypt to progress.
Numerous manuscript annotations in pencil at the beginning of the volume.

First edition.
Copy tending to come apart, boards marginally discolored and with corner losses.
Rare but in this condition.

First edition published in a small number of copies of this lecture given at the general assembly of the conferences of Saint-Vincent de Paul.
Autograph inscription to Dr. Gemayel.
Printed bookplate.
Some light foxing, otherwise a handsome and rare copy.