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February 24th 1923 Egypt Number cont...
Akin to "Tutankhamen" bouqets: Flowers and leaves
from Egyptian tombs; and a germinating wreath
left page = Our Notebook by G.K. Chesterton -
pic = Princess Mary's son born February 7th
right page = Luxor pilgrims: by donkey and Sedan chair
to the tomb - bottom right = Lady Ribblesdale and Mr Stephen Vlasto
With Nile waftails as guests and natives seeking
"backsheesh": on an Egyptian river yacht (drawn by WRS Stott)
left page = How a Pharaoh was coffined: triple casings; A royal mummy
right page = A Pharaoh's tomb opened: A sarcophagus; typical accessories