Aubrey Noakes — Cleopatra&Apos;S Needeles

London, H. F. & G. Witherby ltd , 1962. First edition. Cloth. An intriguing historical account of Cleopatra's Needles, which were re-erected in London and New York in the late 19th century. The first edition. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.This books tells of the fascinating origins of Cleopatra's Needles and the process behind their removal from Egypt and relocations to London and New York in 1878 and 1881 respectively. Author Aubrey Noakes also discusses the inscriptions by the 18th dynasty pharaoh Thutmose III and 19th dynasty pharaoh Ramesses II. Illustrated with a frontispiece and three double sided plates. Collated, complete. In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart, with shelf wear, notably to the spine head and tail. Dust wrapper is also very smart, with edge wear only. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.