PETTIGREW, THOMAS JOSEPH. A History of Egyptian Mummies. London: Longman [et al], 1834. 13 plates including 3 hand-colored (10 of which by George Cruikshank). 4to, specially bound for Harry and Caresse Crosby in full tree calf, covers with Crosby armorial gilt stamp, t.e.g., others uncut, spine defective; a little foxing and marginal soiling to plates, some underlinings to text in ink (by Crosby?). FIRST EDITION.

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PETTIGREW, THOMAS JOSEPH. A History of Egyptian Mummies. London: Longman [et al], 1834. 13 plates including 3 hand-colored (10 of which by George Cruikshank). 4to, specially bound for Harry and Caresse Crosby in full tree calf, covers with Crosby armorial gilt stamp, t.e.g., others uncut, spine defective; a little foxing and marginal soiling to plates, some underlinings to text in ink (by Crosby?). FIRST EDITION.
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Harry and Caresse Crosby, with coat-of-arms on covers, morocco bookplate and signature on front free endpaper (verso).

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