Systeco Press [1973], Beirut. In 3 volumes. Facsimile reprint of the 1877 edition originallly published by V. A. Morel, Paris. Large format volumes measuring 64cm x 49cm. Quarter dark brown faux leather over brown leather boards. Gilt decoration & Arabic lettering to spines. Personalised gilt to H. D. Newell, with his name in gilt lettering to boards. Internally clean. Full-page colour and b&w plates throughout. Text in French. H. D. Newell worked in civil engineering in the 1970's in Dubai. Elephant Folio [Attributes: First Edition; Hard Cover]