"Mummy Unwrapped", in Salem Observer. Newspaper
[Egyptology]
Verkäufer Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 3 von 5 Sternen
AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 17. September 1998
Verkäufer Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 3 von 5 Sternen
AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 17. September 1998
Beschreibung
A detailed article in a Massachusetts newspaper reporting on the unwrapping of an Egyptian mummy recently brought to Paris, in the year that the French scholar Champollion made his breakthrough in Western understanding of ancient Egypt by deciphering the Rosetta Stone. Much detail on the seven layers of wrappings and materials used (12 column inches). Followed by an article tilted 'The Island of Madagascar', describing a British naval officer's feast with a local Prince. (16 inches). Complete issue, 13 x 20", 4pp. Period folds flattened, split along spine not affecting text. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25651
Bibliografische Details
Titel: "Mummy Unwrapped", in Salem Observer. ...
Verlag: W. & S. B. Ives, Salem, Mass
Erscheinungsdatum: 1824
Zustand: Very good overall
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