Scarabs. (first printing) The history, manufacture and religious symbolism of the scarabaeus in ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia, Etruria, etc. as it relates to the psychology and immortality of the soul. Ancient uses of the Beetle in funerary arts.

Myer, Isaac

Verlag: Edwin W. Dayton, New York, 1894

Beschreibung

Edwin W. Dayton, New York. 1894. 177 pages. First edition, first printing. Printed by David Taylor, New York. An incredibly well-preserved original 1894 edition of the scarce classic that delves into the use of the beetle in Egyptian funerary arts for benefit of the afterlife. In ancient Egypt the scarab was a symbol of immortality, resurrection, transformation and protection. A most uncommon first edition, first printing; exceedingly rare in collectible condition. Blue ribbed cloth stamped in gilt titles and design. Illustrated floral endpapers. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Book is clean inside and out. Light shelf-rubbing along edges. Pages lay tight and flat, in seemingly unread condition. Book is about fine minus minimal minor handling to cloth panels. A most attractive, original, rare first edition first printing. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 003001

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Scarabs. (first printing) The history, ...

Verlag: Edwin W. Dayton, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1894

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Auflage: 1st Edition