Egyptian Archaeology Maspero Decorated Vellum Limited Ed of 50 Large Paper 1887

Description: RARE Large Paper, Limited & First Edition Copy of Egyptian Archaeology by Gaston Maspero dating from 1887 and published in a beautifully decorated full vellum binding. Translated from the French by Amelia B. Edwards, an Egyptian expert in her own right. Includes 299 illustrations and covers a wide range of topics including civil, military and religious architecture, tombs, fine and industrial arts. The vellum binding is soiled and darkened, corners are bumped. Gilt decoration is still reasonably bright. The front cover is mildly bowed. The untrimmed page edges are a bit browned and soiled. Endpapers are browned with light stains. Hinges are intact, slight gutter separation in a few spots but binding is tight. Contents are clean with mild age toning and a few spots of light foxing. 328 pp. An uncommon edition.

Price: 269 USD

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

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Topic: Archaeology

Binding: Vellum

Place of Publication: London

Language: English

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Limited Edition

Author: G. Maspero

Publisher: H. Grevel and Co.

Subject: History

Original/Facsimile: Original

Year Printed: 1887