First edition. 32 half-tone illustrations and a fold-out map. 8vo. Original blue cloth, spine a little dull. A very little pencil annotation. 286, 24ads.pp. London, Hutchinson, 1940.
This copy is inscribed by the author to Major F. Newhouse with the date 29-4-40. Laid in is a short typed letter signed to Newhouse thanking him for his help in the chapter on the Nile waters (which he avers is his favourite chapter in the book!).