LEBAS (Jean-Baptiste-Apollinaire) The Obelisk of Luxor. History of its translation to Paris, description of the work to which it gave rise... Paris, Carillan-Goeury et Dalmont, 1839. Large in-4, green half-maroquin with gilt fillet, smooth spine decorated throughout (period binding). First edition, decorated with a hors texte map and 15 double-page or folding plates, lithographed by Noël. Spine a little rubbed and faded, small marginal wetness, some foxing.