J.E. Perring, E.J. Andrews - The Pyramids of Gizeh from Actual Survey and Admeasurement - 1839-1842

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The Pyramids of Gizeh, from Actual Survey and Admeasurement, by J.E. Perring, Esq., Civil Engineer: Illustrated by Notes and References to the Several Plans, with Sketches Taken on the Spot, by E.J. Andrews. Accompanied by remarks on the hieroglyphics by S. Birch. 3 parts in 1. Part 1: The Great Pyramid (1839). Part 2: The second and third pyramids, the three smaller to the southward of the third and the three to the eastward of the Great Pyramid (1840). Part III: The Pyramids to the Southward of Gizeh and at Abou Roash, with: Campbell's tomb, and a section of the rock at Gizeh (1842).
Very rare set of 3 parts bound in one. James Fraser, London, 1839-1842. First edition.

Modern binding. Elephant folio.

Part 1: 7 pages, XV plates + one extra plate (XII) + one folded plate.
Part 2: 15 pages, VII + VIII + II + II plates.
Part 3: 24 pages, XXII plates.

Foxing and stains as shown in the photographs.

The Pyramids of Gizeh, from Actual Survey and Admeasurement, by J.E. Perring, Esq., Civil Engineer: Illustrated by Notes and References to the Several Plans, with Sketches Taken on the Spot, by E.J. Andrews. Accompanied by remarks on the hieroglyphics by S. Birch. 3 parts in 1. Part 1: The Great Pyramid (1839). Part 2: The second and third pyramids, the three smaller to the southward of the third and the three to the eastward of the Great Pyramid (1840). Part III: The Pyramids to the Southward of Gizeh and at Abou Roash, with: Campbell's tomb, and a section of the rock at Gizeh (1842).
Very rare set of 3 parts bound in one. James Fraser, London, 1839-1842. First edition.

Modern binding. Elephant folio.

Part 1: 7 pages, XV plates + one extra plate (XII) + one folded plate.
Part 2: 15 pages, VII + VIII + II + II plates.
Part 3: 24 pages, XXII plates.

Foxing and stains as shown in the photographs.

Details

Number of Books
1
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Subject
Archaeology
Book Title
The Pyramids of Gizeh from Actual Survey and Admeasurement
Author/ Illustrator
J.E. Perring, E.J. Andrews
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1839
Publication year youngest item
1842
Height
88 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
60 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
James Fraser
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
105
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