Egyptology

1894 EGYPT Exploration Ahnas El Medineh Tomb of Paheri Hieroglyphics Archaeology

This book is the eleventh memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund. The book is two volumes bound in 1, "Ahnas el Medineh" (Heracleopolis Magna) with chapters on Mendes, the Nome of Thoth, and Leontopolis and "The Tomb of Paheri at El Kab".

"Ahnas el Medineh" focuses on two excavation campaigns by Swiss archaeologist Edouard Naville at Ahnas el Medineh, known as Heracleopolis Magna, the Roman name of the capital of the 20th nome of ancient Upper Egypt. This first work is illustrated with 17 plates, of which 4 are black and white illustrations, 1 map, and 12 photogravures.

'The Tomb of Paheri at El Kab,' deals with the excavations undertaken at the tomb of Paheri, an ancient Egyptian prince. His grave was one of the best preserved. The grave images illustrate agricultural scenes, rituals for the dead, and a large banquet. This second work is illustrated with 10 black and white plates.

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1850 Gettysburg Civil War General OWNED Monuments of EGYPT Pyramid Hieroglyphics
"The Monuments of Egypt; or, Egypt a Witness for the Bible" by writer, historian, and Episcopal priest, Francis Lister Hawks is a compilation that links Egyptian monuments with biblical narratives. Designed for general readers, the book synthesizes the research of various scholars in Egyptian archaeology. It features 12 full-page engraved plates and 34 woodcut engravings. Rather than offering original research, Hawks presents existing findings in a reader-friendly format. His aim is to illustrate the intersections between Egypt's historical relics and biblical accounts.
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HAWKS, Francis L.
The Monuments of Egypt; or, Egypt a Witness for the Bible. With Illustrations.
New York: Geo. P. Putnam; London: John Murray, 1850.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o 298, 6, 17-36
o 46 illustrations
12 engraved plates
34 in-text woodcuts
· Provenance: Handwritten – A. V. H. Ellis
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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… Read More

Two parts in one volume. xvi+408+[2 table] pages with 16 full-page lithograph plates (four folding); [2]+45 pages with 21 numbered full-page plates and 11 full-page plates lettered A-K. Octavo (8 3/4" x 5 3/4") bound in half leather with five raised spine bands and gilt lettering to spine over marbled boards. Head edge in gilt. First edition.
Jean-François Champollion, French historian and linguist who founded scientific Egyptology and played a major role in the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs.
At age 16 Champollion had already mastered six ancient Oriental languages, in addition to Latin and Greek, and delivered a paper before the academy of Grenoble, France, in which he asserted, incorrectly, that Coptic was the ancient language of Egypt. At 19, following studies in Paris, he became professor of history at the lycée of Grenoble (1809–16).
Deciphering hieroglyphs became his constant preoccupation. Following the modest success of the English physicist Thomas Young in attempting to decipher… Read More