This is the rating and price for 14Pcs Memphis Description De L'Egypte Antique Engravings C1820 Egyptology Ile De Philae Erment Abydus Architecture Archaeology Ancient Egypt Sculpture Antiquities Temples Bas Reliefs Topographical Map

Description : Details: This lot consists of the antique engravings of ancient Egypt shown in the corresponding images. Included in this lot are fourteen plates excised from the first, fourth, and fifth volumes of Description de l'Egypte : ou, Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont ete faites en Egypte pendant l'expedition de l'armee francaise (published between 1809 and 1828). These engravings depict various ancient cities around Egypt, such as Memphis, Erment, and Abydus, and their associated ruins, sculptures, and temple structures. Also present is a topographical map of Achmouneyn (Hermopolis Magna) and architectural renderings of column types. Plates present include the following: numbers 7, 8, 21, 25, 74, 75, 81, 84, and 96 from the first volume, numbers 37, 47 (two), and 50 from the fourth volume, and plate 17 from the fifth volume. This collection of plates is from the holdings of Archaeologia Books and Prints. Established in 1983, Archaeologia was known for providing scholarly books of quality on the archaeology of Ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece & Rome, and the Pre-Columbian Americas. Several sessions from this fine inventory will be offered over the coming months. To inspect and acquire more detailed information about this lot, please attend our live preview before the auction. Condition / Notes: These engravings, measuring approximately 21 1/4 x 28 1/4 each, display some age/wear indications, including light to moderate foxing, toning concentrated at the extremities, and chipping. For lots which include only books, our shipping charge applies to any address within the fifty United States. For lots which are not books, the stated shipping cost in this listing will apply only to addresses within the continental 48 states. Within those parameters, the shipping cost for this lot will be: $9.50
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