CHAMPOLLION (Jean-François). EGYPT UNDER THE PHARAOHS. Paris, De Bure frères, 1814. 2 volumes in-8 of [4]-26-378-[2] and [4]-437 pages, spotted basane, smooth spine finely decorated, yellow edges (contemporary binding). RARE ORIGINAL EDITION of Champollion the Younger's first book, which contains many details on the religion, language, scriptures and history of Egypt before the invasion of Cambyses. It is decorated with a large folding map of Egypt by F. Savin. This copy is enriched with a handwritten ex-donation to the archaeologist Raoul Rochette, "A M. Raoul Rochette, offert par l'auteur". Ex-libris of the famous bibliophile Couturier de Royas et de Dignoscyo. Binding a little faded, foxing.