M. Champollion-Figeac - Égypte ancienne - 1839

Beautiful original edition of this reference work on ancient Egypt, which is a historical and ethnographic masterwork by Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac.

This book takes you on a journey through Egypt with its engaging and informative narratives about the history of Egypt. You will learn how the different dynasties ruled Egypt, what the principles and methods of ancient Egypt are, and what the most important discoveries and theories that have shaped this science are -

You will also enjoy stories and testimonies about everyday life, the customs, religions, and traditions of the Egyptians.

It is richly adorned with 92 magnificent plates as well as a lovely map of Egypt -

The plates illustrate Egyptian antiquities — buildings, temples, artifacts, mummies, wall paintings and hieroglyphs — as well as contemporary Egyptian scenes — etc.

Many plaques have legends in German, in Spanish, or even in Russian in addition to French -

Jacques Joseph Champollion-Figeac was a great French archaeologist -

Mr. Champollion-Figeac - Ancient Egypt - 1839 - Firmin Didot Frères -
500 pages + 92 plates -

Good condition of the binding, volume in its red edition half-leather binding, marbled boards, wear from use, speckled edges, smooth ornate spine, gilt lettering -

Good interior condition, some browning; the work is adorned with 92 fine engravings beyond the text and a geographical map on a folding plate.

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