Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries within the Pyramids, Temples, Tombs, and Excavations, in Egypt and Nubia; and of a Journey to the Coast of the Red Sea, in Search of the Ancient Berenice; and Another to the Oasis of Jupiter Ammon, with Plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia (complete set)

BELZONI Giovanni Battista

Beschreibung

Very rare and beautiful complete set of 2 volumes in full leather binding. John Murray, London, 1820-1821. Text volume (1821): 2nd edition, in-8, frontispiece, xix & 483 pages, 1 fronstispiece plate (portrait). Full calf binding, rebacked, inside in fine condition, with some occasional light foxing. Ex-libris. Plates volume (1820): Folio, 44 plates on 34 leaves. Modern full leather binding, as new. The plates are in excellent condition, with only a few (repaired) small tears on the sides not affecting the drawings. Last plate has a stain on top corner not affecting the drawing. Light foxing on a few plates. A splendid set. Language: English. This set ships from Europe, shipping costs will be updated accordingly (BPF). Relevant subjects: Egypt: Travelers & Egyptologists, Nubia & Africa.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers M1874a

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries within the Pyramids, Temples, Tombs, and Excavations, in Egypt and Nubia; and of a Journey to the Coast of the Red Sea, in Search of the Ancient Berenice; and Another to the Oasis of Jupiter Ammon, with Plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia (complete set)
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