SAVARY, CLAUDE-ÉTIENNE. Letters on Egypt. 2 folding engraved maps; folding engraved plate showing cross-section of the Great Pyramid. xxiv, 567, [1]; xxxv, [1], 595 pages. 2 volumes. 8vo, 208x129 mm, contemporary tree calf, flat spines handsomely gilt with red and green morocco lettering pieces, Volume 1 front joint cracked, cords intact, rear joint starting; contents clean apart from marginal markings and notes in pencil, short clean tear in the plate. Armorial bookplates of the naturalist William Constable (1721-91). first edition in english. London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786