HAY, Robert (1799-1863). Illustrations of Cairo, London, 1840, folio, additional lithographed title, 30 lithographed views on 29 plates (one plate heavily spotted, some other spotting and staining), contemporary roan-backed boards (worn). FIRST EDITION.

HAY, Robert (1799-1863).  Illustrations of Cairo ... Drawn on Stone by J. C. Bourne, under the Superintendence of Owen B. Carter, Architect. London: Printed by Tilt and Bogue, 1840. Folio (545 x 380mm). Additional tinted lithographed decorative title, lithographed dedication from the author to Edward William Lane, and 30 tinted lithographed views of Cairo on 29 plates after Robert Hay, Owen B. Carter and C. Laver (one plate heavily spotted, mainly light and marginal spotting and staining throughout). Contemporary roan-backed blue cloth boards lettered and ruled in gilt (worn and stained, inner hinges split, joints heavily rubbed). FIRST EDITION. The author was "... a pioneer of Egyptian exploration ... In 1840 [he] published a folio volume of 'Illustrations of Cairo', lithographed by J. C. Bourne from drawings by O. B. Carter and others. Some of the original drawings for this work are in the print room at the British Museum" (DNB). Abbey Travel 270; Blackmer 794; Gay 2497; not in Brunet.