Description: Deluxe Limited Edition Easton Press EGYPT: DESCRIPTIVE, HISTORICAL AND PICTURESQUE by Prof. Georg Ebers The monumental work in Egyptology... Limited to just 800 copies! A stunning facsimile of archaeologist Georg Moritz Ebers' landmark two folio volume illustrated set; a recreation from rare pristine volumes of the original 1878 and 1879 English language edition. part history, part travelogue, Egypt takes the reader from the birth of Nile Civilization to 19th urban Cairo, bringing both the ancient past and 19th century present to life with hundreds of illustrations -including many full-page 11"x14' woodcuts -by the likes of the great Lawrence Alma Tadema and the brothers Ernst & Maximillian Weidenbach, artists renowned for their meticulous portrayal of Egypt and Egyptian antiquities. Features include: 1. Two grand full-folio size 11"x14 7/8" volumes- over 700 pages combined -bound in genuine premium leather. 2. The stylized Egyptian cover design of the 1878-1879 edition recreated with 22kt gold inlays . 3. All the original illustration of the 1878-1879 edition set -over 500, including more than 70 full-page wood engravings -as well as the original decorative embellishments and typography. 4. pages Smyth-sewn into the bindings, parchment endpapers, gilded page-ends ... out-of-print, do not miss out this good deal Copyright by The Easton Press hubbed spine, bound in premium full leathers distinctive cover design, beautiful illustrations handsome, readable typefaces, permanent satin ribbon page marker elegant gilded page edges, endsheets of rich mabled pattern thread-sewn pages for durability and strength, long-lasting high quality, acid-neutral paper CONDITION DESCRIPTION: The tomes are in like new and unread condition: binding is tight, gold page edging still shiny, beautiful bright endleaves and satin ribbon page marker. It will make a great addition to any library. SHIPPING / HANDLING: Book(s) will be handled/packed very safely, and shipped via USPS media mail with delivery confirmation.
Price: 4210 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-02-11T04:59:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 41.42 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 2015
Topic: Ancient
Binding: Leather
Subject: History
Special Attributes: Illustrated
