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Thebes: Its Tombs and Their Tenants Ancient and Present. Including a Record of Excavations in the Necropolis.
by RHIND, A. Henry
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
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1862 EGYPT 1ed Thebes Tombs Excavation Necropolis Egyptian Archaeology Mummy
"Thebes: Its Tombs and Their Tenants Ancient and Present" by Alexander Henry Rhind is a detailed exploration of Thebes, diving into the excavations and findings of the city's necropolis. Rhind meticulously presents the results of his personal excavations in Thebes, while also providing an overarching view of Egyptian burial practices as witnessed in this ancient city. Throughout the book, Rhind shares insights on various tombs, their present condition, and their original occupants, including a significant discovery of a large family tomb. The book also covers broader topics, such as Egyptian metallurgy, with specific attention to bronze and iron's roles. Additionally, Rhind captures the 19th-century life of Thebes' villagers, connecting the ancient past to the, then living, present period. Adorned with 17 engravings, the book provides readers with a vivid account of Thebes, its tombs, and the interplay of history and 19th-century life in the region.
Item number: #41465
Price: $499
RHIND, A. Henry
Thebes: Its Tombs and Their Tenants Ancient and Present. Including a Record of Excavations in the Necropolis.
London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1862. First Edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o xx, [2], 329, [3]
o 17 engravings (including frontispiece)
8 full-page color-tinted plates
9 in-text illustrations
· Provenance: Handwritten – P. Otelia Pearson
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Brown cloth
· Size: ~10.25in X 6.75in (26cm x 17cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41465
- Title
- Thebes: Its Tombs and Their Tenants Ancient and Present. Including a Record of Excavations in the Necropolis.
- Author
- RHIND, A. Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1862
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1862 EGYPT 1ed Thebes Tombs Excavation Necropolis Egyptian Archaeology Mummy, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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