Ancient Egypt in the Light of Modern Discoveries
Cincinnati: Robert Clarke & Co., 1888. Second edition. Hardcover. Octavo. VIII, 9-234pp. Original brick cloth with gold lettering on spine. Decorative endpapers. The ancient Egyptian civilization endured for more than 5000 years, and at its peak was one of the richest and most powerful in the world. This work presents the whole subjects in its general historical unity, and in so popular and comprehensive a manner, that any reader may find an interest in the discoveries and the records of the great Nation and Empire of Ancient Egypt. Includes a large color folding map at rear. Moderate shelf wear and soiling on binding. Light damp-staining on upper margin of endpapers. Upper front corners bumped, thus slightly affecting pages throughout. 2.5" closed tear on large folding map. Fly leaf inscribed by previous owner and dated May, 4, 1918. Binding in overall fair to good, interior in good+ condition. g. Item #33525
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