Description de l'Egypte. De la constitution physique de l'Egypte, et de ses rapports avec les anciennes institutions de cette contrée

First edition of this memoir, extracted from volume II of the third installment, Natural History section. Fine printing on strong rag paper.
Modern cream parchment paper binding. Black sheep title label. Uncut copy with full margins.
The author seeks to establish the connection between Egypt's physical situation, its particularities, and the sciences and institutions of the ancient Egyptians. Interesting considerations on ancient measurements and time. One chapter is devoted to the general layout of Egypt's soil.
Some foxing.